MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 149 police officers to secure the special elections in Barangay Dicamay Uno in Jones, Isabela, its chief Police General Oscar Albayalde said Monday. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Armed men torch VCM, election paraphernalia in IsabelaAside from the deployment to the village, Albayalde said the PNP remains alert to implement election security measures even after the conclusion of the elections on May 13. READ: Comelec sets May 20 special elections in Isabela townTwo suspects in the torching of the VCMs are now in the custody of the police. The suspects were identified as Rodel Pascual, who was arrested at Barangay Diarao; and Jayson Leano, who surrendered to local authorities in Barangay Sta. (Editor: Julie Espinosa)See the bigger picture with the Inquirer's live in-depth coverage of the election here https://inq.ph/Election2019Read NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 20, 2019 03:22 UTC