LINGAYEN–The Philippine National Police (PNP) provincial office here will meet with various groups on Wednesday to map out the security plan for the May 14 election.

Senior Superintendent Isagani Nerez, provincial police director, told members of the Pangasinan PNP Press Corps that the meeting is aimed at ensuring the protection of the ballots.

Expected to attend the meeting are representatives from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, Department of Education, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other concerned groups.

Nerez said among the important issues to be addressed is the deployment of police personnel as well as anticipated concerns prior to and during elections.

He said the meeting will plan how to secure the polling precincts and the transport of ballots.

“We will apply the theory of economy of force. More troubled areas, more policemen, less troubled areas, less policemen,” Nerez said.

In six towns where there are unopposed mayoralty bets and areas where there are no perceived intense political rivalry, he said minimal security measures will be implemented.

“Our aim here is to have honest, orderly, peaceful and credible elections,” Nerez said.

Meanwhile, Nerez also said the PNP and its partners in the coming polls will also undertake next week a massive effort to remove posters placed in areas not designated by the Comelec.—EVA

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