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Comelec says areas under 'red category' now at 36
Comelec says areas under 'red category' now at 36
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
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 NewsMANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the updated summary list of election areas of concern ahead of the May 2025 midterm polls.
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the updated summary list of election areas of concern ahead of the May 2025 midterm polls.
The country’s election areas of concern classification has four categories: green, yellow, orange and red.
The country’s election areas of concern classification has four categories: green, yellow, orange and red.
Green refers to areas that do not have security concerns and are generally peaceful and orderly.
Green refers to areas that do not have security concerns and are generally peaceful and orderly.
Areas classified yellow have a history of election-related incidents in the last two elections, possible employment of private armed groups, and occurrence of election-related incidents.
Areas classified yellow have a history of election-related incidents in the last two elections, possible employment of private armed groups, and occurrence of election-related incidents.
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Orange category are those areas of immediate concern where there are serious armed threats.
Orange category are those areas of immediate concern where there are serious armed threats.
Red, meanwhile, refers to areas with grave concern with combined factors under the yellow category and serious armed threats.
Red, meanwhile, refers to areas with grave concern with combined factors under the yellow category and serious armed threats.
The poll body may also consider putting these areas under Comelec control.
The poll body may also consider putting these areas under Comelec control.
UPDATED LIST
There were areas previously placed under orange category which are now under the red category as of Wednesday.
There were areas previously placed under orange category which are now under the red category as of Wednesday.
From the total number of 38 areas under the red category, it now went down to just 36.
From the total number of 38 areas under the red category, it now went down to just 36.
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Some areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are now under placed under the red category. These include Piagapo in Lanao del Sur, while in Maguindanao del Sur, the Comelec identified Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Shariff Aguak, Datu Paglas and Sultan Mastura.
Some areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are now under placed under the red category. These include Piagapo in Lanao del Sur, while in Maguindanao del Sur, the Comelec identified Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Shariff Aguak, Datu Paglas and Sultan Mastura.
Cotabato City in Maguindanao del Norte are also now under the red category and Hadji Mohammad Ajul in Basilan.
Cotabato City in Maguindanao del Norte are also now under the red category and Hadji Mohammad Ajul in Basilan.
Comelec chairman George Garcia said they will conduct another peace and order situation assessment nationwide when the official campaign period for local candidates kicks off on March 28.
Comelec chairman George Garcia said they will conduct another peace and order situation assessment nationwide when the official campaign period for local candidates kicks off on March 28.
BARMM
On Tuesday, local candidates in the Bangsamoro Region signed the peace covenant together with the PNP and AFP to ensure safe and peaceful conduct of elections.
On Tuesday, local candidates in the Bangsamoro Region signed the peace covenant together with the PNP and AFP to ensure safe and peaceful conduct of elections.
The poll chief believes rival candidates in the Bangsamoro will abide by their agreement of making this election process safer.
The poll chief believes rival candidates in the Bangsamoro will abide by their agreement of making this election process safer.
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”Naniniwala ko lalo na sa mga kapatid nating muslim, iba ang kanilang pananampalataya. Ang pagpirma sa isang pangkasunduan pangkapayapaan ay ipinag-uutos mismo ni Allah, Ito ay utos para din sa mga leader,” Garcia added.
”Naniniwala ko lalo na sa mga kapatid nating muslim, iba ang kanilang pananampalataya. Ang pagpirma sa isang pangkasunduan pangkapayapaan ay ipinag-uutos mismo ni Allah, Ito ay utos para din sa mga leader,” Garcia added.
OTHER AREAS
In the Negros Island Region (NIR), Guihulngan City and La Libertad which was previously placed under the orange category, are now also put under red category by the commission.
In the Negros Island Region (NIR), Guihulngan City and La Libertad which was previously placed under the orange category, are now also put under red category by the commission.
Meanwhile, based on Comelec’s Areas of Concern list, areas under the “orange’ category dropped from 177 in January to just 156 this March.
Meanwhile, based on Comelec’s Areas of Concern list, areas under the “orange’ category dropped from 177 in January to just 156 this March.
There are now more areas under the "yellow" and "green" categories, said the commission.
There are now more areas under the "yellow" and "green" categories, said the commission.
From 188 areas in January 2025, there are now 194 areas under the "yellow" category in March 2025.
From 188 areas in January 2025, there are now 194 areas under the "yellow" category in March 2025.
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As for the "green" category, the 1,239 areas in January 2025 has climbed to 1,256 areas for March 2025.
As for the "green" category, the 1,239 areas in January 2025 has climbed to 1,256 areas for March 2025.
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