SECURITY in Zamboanga City is in place with the implementation of Operations Plan (Oplan) Plebisito in line with Monday’s, January 21, plebiscite schedule for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL).

Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar made the announcement on Sunday following assurances from police and military authorities here.

The plebiscite for the ratification of the BOL will be conducted on Monday, January 21, in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and neighboring provinces.

Salazar has convened a meeting of the security forces to present contingency measures in Zamboanga City for the plebiscite that will ratify the BOL or Republic Act 11054 and based on Resolution 10453 of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Luis Licup, during the meeting, provided his guidance to the plans presented and committed to provide troop augmentation for the region.

Salazar said the safety of Zamboanga City is primordial and the Task Force Zamboanga and the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) combined forces will provide continued security.

She called on the security sector to do everything in its power to guarantee the safety and protection of Zamboangueños even if Zamboanga City is not part of the January 21 plebiscite.

She said the City Joint Security Control Centers, in close coordination with Comelec and other law enforcement agencies, will also conduct support operations in the implementation of election laws in the joint area of operation for a free, honest and peaceful plebiscite. (Bong Garcia/SunStar Philippines)