“Without any reservations we accept the responsibility, designation and the function of the Task Force Piniliay not only in paper but we should do it in action. Let us show that we can do something so that we can do our tasks, our function with utmost dedication,” Aduca said.
“We should believe that we are a force to reckon with. We should believe in our capability and our strength that we can secure the conduct of local and national election,” he said.
“We are mandated to protect not only the candidates and the voters but the facilities in coordination with the security sectors like the Philippine National Police, Department of Interior and Local Government and the Commission on Elections,” he added.
Aduca said they would not allow a failure of election in any part of the province and city.
BGen James Ezra P. Enriquez, brigade commander said “malaki ang role ng Task Force Piniliay and we as members of the Philippine Army will ensure that there will be fair, honest and peaceful, secure and credible elections.”
“In securing the elections, we must remain as non-partisan. As members of the Armed Forces, we cannot campaign for or against any candidates but we’re given a chance to exercise our right to vote,” he assured.
He said soldiers from the rank of corporal and up had complied with absentee voting for senators.[]
Due to the nature of their job the Commission of Elections has allowed absentee voting for soldiers.[]
