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Commanding officer of 12IB assesses rapid response units in Iloilo prior to 2025 elections.
On May 9, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Vicel Jan C. Garsuta, the commanding officer of the 12th Infantry (Lick 'Em) Battalion, made visits to the Quick Response Teams deployed in select municipalities in Iloilo and Capiz provinces. These visits were a part of the comprehensive security preparations ahead of the May 12, 2025 Midterm National and Local Elections.
"Our presence here is a testament to the Philippine Army's unwavering commitment to ensure a secure, orderly, and peaceful electoral process," Garsuta stated, reinforcing the significance of maintaining the morale and preparedness of deployed forces.
Garsuta further stressed that non-partisanship, vigilance, and active collaboration with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other pertinent organizations are key to guarding the integrity of the vote, as well as the right to vote for the electorate.
The 12IB operates under the 301st Infantry (Bayanihan) Brigade and plays a pivotal role in upholding the safety of communities and facilitating democratic activities in their area of responsibility.
During their visits, the teams were engaged in training exercises and preparations aimed at handling any contingencies that may arise throughout the election period. These enhanced readiness measures include comprehensive training, rehearsals of crowd control operations, legal briefings, and strict adherence to election protocols.
In addition to their security responsibilities, the 12IB also deploys personnel to secure voting venues, protect voters, poll workers, and Comelec officials, and maintain order in coordination with the PNP and other stakeholders.
By maintaining a posture of professionalism, integrity, and service, the 12th Infantry Battalion plays a vital role in safeguarding the democratic process for the 2025 elections. This includes minimizing potential violence, preventing election-related incidents, and facilitating fair and credible elections throughout their assigned localities. (Leo Solinap/our website Philippines)
- Lieutenant Colonel Vicel Jan C. Garsuta, the commanding officer of the 12th Infantry (Lick 'Em) Battalion, emphasized the importance of maintaining non-partisanship and vigilance in preparation for the May 12, 2025 Midterm National and Local Elections in the Philippines.
- Stakeholders such as the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other pertinent organizations are essential partners for the 12IB, who are tasked with securing voting venues and maintaining order during the elections.
- The 12IB operates under the 301st Infantry (Bayanihan) Brigade and plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of communities and facilitating democratic activities, particularly during times of war-and-conflicts, politics, crime-and-justice, and general-news.
- Garsuta's visits to the Quick Response Teams deployed in Iloilo and Capiz provinces were designed to boost the morale and preparedness of deployed forces ahead of the May 12, 2025 elections, demonstrating the Philippine Army's dedication to a secure, orderly, and peaceful electoral process.
- The 12IB soldiers are trained to handle any contingencies during the election period and are responsible for protecting voters, poll workers, and Comelec officials while working closely with the PNP and other stakeholders to minimize potential violence, prevent election-related incidents, and facilitate fair and credible elections.
