President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the deputation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to support peaceful and orderly elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This authorization, outlined in Memorandum Order No. 48, follows a request from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The deputation aims to bolster security measures ahead of the BARMM parliamentary elections scheduled for September 14th. The move signifies the government’s commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and secure electoral process in the region. Further details regarding the scope of the AFP and PNP’s roles will be coordinated with Comelec. This support is intended to facilitate a successful and democratic exercise in the BARMM.