Manila, March 25 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated the Special Task Force-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (STF-BARMM) to ensure peaceful and orderly midterm elections.

PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the initiative aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to safeguard the electoral process and uphold democracy.

"At the core of these initiatives is a strong commitment to securing free and fair elections through inter-agency collaboration," Marbil said in a news release Tuesday.

"By fostering equality, accountability, empowerment, and unity, stakeholders are working to ensure that the people of BARMM can exercise their right to vote in an atmosphere of safety and trans...