- GILBERT BAYORAN
Soldiers of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division stationed in regions 6 and 7 have been warned against engaging in partisan politics, in line with the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Oct. 30.
The warning was issued by Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, 3rd Infantry Division commander, following the start of the election period for the BSKE 2023.
Sison also reminded Army soldiers manning the joint Comelec-military-police checkpoints, to strictly observe the standard operating procedures.
He said that about 30 percent of the troops assigned at the 3ID headquarters in Jamindan, Capiz, will be deployed for election duty in the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras, Capiz, Antique, and Aklan.
Sison also ordered Army infantry units to conduct counter-insurgency operations without letup, to prevent remnants of the New People’s Army in the region from coercing and intimidating the candidates and influencing the voters.
In a statement, Sison assured its partner-agencies, including the Commission on Elections and the Philippine National Police, that the 3ID will render full support to ensure a secured, accurate, free, and peaceful BSKE./GB
