Security intensified in 27 red-category areas ahead of BARMM polls

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified security operations after 27 election areas were classified under the red category ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s first parliamentary polls. According to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), 27 election areas of concern have been placed under the red category due to serious security threats