MANILA, Philippines — As the election period started yesterday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned the public against “poseurs,” or unauthorized road checkpoints nationwide. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said the public should stay vigilant against unauthorized persons who may pretend to be manning checkpoints. “Sometimes, there are people who are pretending to be legitimate police officers (manning checkpoints),” Jimenez said. According to Jimenez, checkpoints must be manned by police personnel who are in complete proper uniform, including footwear. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said motorists should observe the activities of the policemen manning the checkpoints.

Source: Philippine Star January 13, 2019 16:00 UTC