The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started setting up checkpoints and implementing gun ban in connection with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in October.
A report by Bam Alegre in Unang Balita on Monday said a checkpoint was set up at the boundaries of San Juan and Quezon City and of San Juan and Sta. Mesa, Manila.
In Mandaluyong, there was notable police visibility in primary roads like in Kalentong.
Meanwhile, in Parañaque City, a checkpoint was established on Sucat Interchange near the office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
On Quirino Highway in Quezon City, a checkpoint was also set up.
Policemen appealed to motorists to cooperate with them and assured them that “plain view doctrine” will be observed.
This means motorists need only to lower their windows and turn on the lights inside their vehicles when passing through 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,” said Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Castillo, commander of Novaliches Police Station.
(This is in relation to the Barangay and SK election wherein we are mandated to conduct joint Philippine National Police and Comelec checkpoints.)
The Barangay and SK elections will be held on October 30. —KBK, GMA Integrated News
