Atty. Anthony Nuyda, Interior and Local Government regional director said that the department has issued a circular order to all barangays and local government units to follow the guidelines issued by the COMELEC, particularly the observance of the minimum public health standards to make sure that there will be no transmission of COVID-19.

"To ensure a smooth transition, the department has also reminded all incumbent governors and mayors of local government units to organize their respective Local Governance Transition Team not later than April 7, 2022 for an effective turnover of responsibilities ahead of the 2022 National and Local Elections," Nuyda said.

PLTCL James Ronatay who also served as the spokesperson of Philippine National Police Camarines Sur also stated police efforts in preparation for the upcoming May elections. 

"Since January 5 of this year, there was a launching of simultaneous COMELEC checkpoints. All municipal and city police office and field units are also called to conduct daily checkpoints. The PNP has launched the peace covenant with various political candidates, affirming their participation and support to an honest and clean elections," Ronatay said.

The so-called SAFE or Safe, Accurate, Free/Fair National and Local Elections 2022 KASAMABAYANAN (Kawani Simabahan at Pamayanan) was also kicked of last February 19, spearheaded by PNP. It is a collaborative effort among various government agencies, non-government organizations and community, youth leaders to ensure and advocate for a violent-free, secure and peaceful elections. (KAVB/PIA5)