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Members of the Philippine National Police conduct a Comelec checkpoint in Sta. Ana, Manila on October 27, 2023, days before the BSKE 2023 elections. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File

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Bianca Dava

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737961972402173647424286920231027-comelec-checkpoint-manila-JC-4.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Members of the Philippine National Police conduct a Comelec checkpoint in Sta. Ana, Manila on October 27, 2023, days before the BSKE 2023 elections. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Members of the Philippine National Police conduct a Comelec checkpoint in Sta. Ana, Manila on October 27, 2023, days before the BSKE 2023 elections. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span>MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 7 suspected election-related incidents as of January 25, an official said on Monday.</div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/24/comelec-shoots-down-oplan-katok-during-election-season-2322">Comelec shoots down &#x27;Oplan Katok&#x27; during election season</a></div><p>PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said of the possible election-related incidents, 4 were recorded in Western Visayas; and one each in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and Soccsksargen.</p><p>The incidents involved shooting in Ilocos Region and in Soccsksargen, and malicious mischief in Cagayan Valley.</p><p>In Western Visayas, the region with the most number of incidents, one case of malicious mischief, one case of oral defamation, and two vehicular accidents were recorded.</p><p>“Dito sa Region 12, nangyari ito January 18. Itong namatay ay supposedly supporter ng running for councilor sa Maguindanao. However, ang anak ng biktima sinasabing nagfile ng COC [certificate of candidacy] for municipal councilor, so aalamin po natin kung ito ba ay validated na ito ay nagfile ng COC. But he is a known supporter ng councilor na tatakbo,” Fajardo told reporters in a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/9/halalan-2025-key-dates-facts-on-philippines-midterm-elections-1611">Halalan 2025: Key dates, facts on Philippines&#x27; midterm elections</a></div><p>“Sa Region 1, ang biktima ay municipal councilor ng [Vigan], Ilocos Sur. Nangyari January 25. Ang biktima habang siya ay nag-aalmusal, dalawang indibidwal na nakamotor ay binaril po siya, tinamaan siya sa ulo. Dinala siya sa ulo subalit he was declared dead on arrival,” she added.</p><p>“Yung sangkot sa vehicular accident ay allegedly mayor… Just to preclude any notion na ito ay hindi sinadya o sinadya ay mag-uundergo din ito ng validation,” she further said.</p><p>According to Fajardo, all suspected election-related incidents still have to undergo validation.</p><p>“Dadaan po ito sa validation na 10 days upon occurrence ng insidente, sampung araw ang validation sa region to determine kung itong mga insidente may be considered election-related incidents or not,” the spokesperson said.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/10/comelec-chief-issues-reminders-on-eve-of-election-gun-ban-1045">Comelec chief issues reminders on eve of election gun ban</a></div><p>Meanwhile, the PNP has so far arrested 379 individuals for violating the election gun ban. </p><p>Fajardo said most of those apprehended are civilians.</p><p>The PNP has confiscated 383 firearms, including revolvers, pistols, shotguns and rifles.</p><p>Police have also conducted over 98,700 checkpoint operations nationwide.</p><p>The gun ban and checkpoints will be in place during the election period from January 12 to June 11.</p><div><em>For more news and features on Philippine elections, visit the ABS-CBN News&#x27; </em><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/halalan-2025"><em>Halalan 2025 page.</em></a></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XwZBr5x4pMg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The gun ban and checkpoints will be in place during the election period from January 12 to June 11.</p>

The gun ban and checkpoints will be in place during the election period from January 12 to June 11.

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7 possible poll-related incidents, 350 gun ban violations recorded: PNP

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