29/04/2026
The "Unity and Strength" Version
🤝 ONE GOAL, ONE MISSION: SECURING THE FUTURE OF THE BANGSAMORO AND THE BARANGAYS 🇵🇭
United for a peaceful and democratic 2026! 🕊️
Earlier today, key leaders and stakeholders gathered for a high-level Command Conference dedicated to the strategic planning and successful conduct of the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BARMM PE) and the 2026 Barangay Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
The conference opened with insightful remarks from Hon. Aimee P. Ferolino, Commissioner, COMELEC, setting a tone of integrity and readiness. Key updates were then presented to ensure every operational detail is covered:
🔹 BARMM BPE Updates: Executive Director Teopisto E. Elnas Jr.
🔹 2026 BSKE Roadmap: Deputy Executive Director Rafael Olano
🔹 Security Strategy: Joint briefing from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The session concluded with powerful messages of unity and commitment from:
* VADM EDGAR L YBAÑEZ PCG representing Admiral RONNIE Gil L. GAVAN, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard
* LTGEN ARVIN R LAGAMON PA, Acting TDCS (representing GEN ROMEO S BRAWNER JR Chief of Staff, AFP)
* PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ Jr., Chief, PNP
* Hon. Mel Senen Sarmiento, OPAPRU
* Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua, BARMM
* Hon. George Erwin M. Garcia, Chairman, COMELEC
The Command Conference was indeed a resounding success a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when government agencies, security forces, electoral bodies, and community leaders set aside institutional boundaries and work together with one heart, one mind, and one purpose.
With the PCG, AFP, PNP, COMELEC, BARMM, and the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity standing united in their commitment to peaceful, credible, and successful elections, the Filipino people especially our brothers and sisters in the Bangsamoro can look forward to electoral exercises that truly honor their voices, protect their rights, and advance their aspirations for peace, development, and self-determination.
🔷 The Secretariat Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Center, AFP headed by BGEN ISMAEL P MANDANAS JR PA remains committed to its mandate of facilitating coordination and collaboration among the AFP, PNP, and PCG in support of peace, security, and the democratic processes of our nation.