‘Intensify campaign vs poll violence’ ’

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) was asked to beef up its campaign against election-related violence. 

“We are already dealing with serious problems on drugs, robberies, killings and kidnappings. It’s but prudent for the PNP to intensify preparations against the possible increase of election-related violence,” Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said yesterday. 

Marcos cited the killing of Tungawan, Zamboanga-Sibugay Mayor Randy Climaco and wounding of Vice Mayor Abduraud Abison in an ambush after filing their certificates of candidacy on Monday. 

“While authorities have yet to determine if this incident was politically motivated, the timing sends a clear signal to the PNP to ramp up the preventive measures they are preparing to deter similar incidents that could occur as the election day draws nearer,” said Marcos.