The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has began establishing checkpoints and implementing gun ban in reference to the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in October.
A report by Bam Alegre in Unang Balita on Monday mentioned a checkpoint was arrange on the boundaries of San Juan and Quezon City and of San Juan and Sta. Mesa, Manila.
In Mandaluyong, there was notable police visibility in main roads like in Kalentong.
Meanwhile, in Parañaque City, a checkpoint was established on Sucat Interchange close to the workplace of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
On Quirino Highway in Quezon City, a checkpoint was additionally arrange.
Policemen appealed to motorists to cooperate with them and warranted them that “plain view doctrine” shall be noticed.
This means motorists want solely to decrease their home windows and activate the lights inside their autos when passing via the checkpoints.
“Ito ay in relation sa start ng Barangay and SK Election period wherein tayo ay mandated na mag-conduct ng joint PNP and Comelec checkpoints,” mentioned Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Castillo, commander of Novaliches Police Station.
(This is in relation to the Barangay and SK election whereby we’re mandated to conduct joint Philippine National Police and Comelec checkpoints.)
The Barangay and SK elections shall be held on October 30. —KBK, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
