The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured the public that the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will continue as scheduled on September 14th, despite a recent ambush targeting Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua. Authorities stated the incident will not disrupt election preparations or compromise security. The PNP has ordered police commanders to heighten intelligence gathering efforts and implement immediate troop deployments. These measures aim to ensure a safe and orderly election process across the region. Despite the attack on Macacua, officials are confident in the existing security protocols. The PNP believes these proactive steps will effectively mitigate any potential threats and safeguard the electoral process.