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MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) declared on Friday, May 10, a red alert status on all its camps and units nationwide from May 10 to 15.
In a text message, the AFP said the heightened security alert is for “a peaceful, orderly and credible elections.”
“In view of the forthcoming election on May 13, red alert is hereby declared by the AFP in all its camps, commands and units nationwide from 4 a.m., May 10 up to 4 a.m. of May 15 to respond appropriately for any emergency in order to have a peaceful, orderly and credible elections,” AFP said.
Security has been tightened all over the country days before the upcoming elections.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday, May 9, it will deploy 20,000 police officers all over Metro Manila. This is in addition to the 30,000 officers mobilized by local police nationwide. – Rappler.com
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