The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured that there are no security threats to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections despite the implementation of a firearm ban starting July 16.PNP chief Gen.Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.stated that checkpoints have been established to enforce the ban until September 29, and no threats have been detected so far.The PNP deployed 8,299 personnel, including 4,983 from the Police Regional Office-BARMM, to ensure peaceful elections.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.authorized the PNP and Armed Forces of the Philippines to support security preparations for the BARMM elections through Memorandum Order No.48.Nartatez emphasized collaboration with local governments and the Commission on Elections to ensure orderly conduct of the polls.The PNP also highlighted the importance of protecting voters' rights to participate peacefully in the historic election.Additional manpower and stakeholder cooperation are seen as critical to maintaining security and order during the election period.