Manila, May 15 -- The Philippine Army (PA) is ready to secure the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections on Oct. 13.

PA chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido made this remark on Thursday as he commended soldiers for ensuring a free, orderly, honest, and credible May 12 midterm polls.

"The Army chief added that the PA stands ready to ensure a peaceful environment for the October 2025 BARMM elections that will be held in various municipalities of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Cotabato City," PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a statement.

As the main force provider for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Dema-ala said the PA deployed troops to help secure polling places, trans...