The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed 46 validated election-related incidents (ERIs) from January 12 to May 12, covering the entire 2025 election period.
PNP Public Information Office chief Col. Randulf Tuaño said this number is significantly lower than the 105 incidents logged during the October 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, though slightly higher than the 27 recorded during the 2022 presidential polls.
“This year’s polls were notably more peaceful compared to previous elections, with only a few election-related incidents reported in areas such as the BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) and Abra,” Tuaño said during a press briefing at Camp Crame.
“Nonetheless, these incidents were isolated, and no failure or postponement of elections was recorded anywhere in the country,” he added.
As of May 12, the PNP also reported 3,100 gun ban violators and the confiscation of 3,190 firearms. Meanwhile, 232 liquor ban violations were recorded on May 11 and 12, and 43 vote-buying and vote-selling cases were logged throughout the election period.
Tuaño confirmed that charges will be filed against all violators of election laws.
All PNP units across the country remain on full alert status as the canvassing and proclamation of winners continue. Under this status, police officers are not allowed to go on leave to ensure full deployment.