The Philippine National Police sealed a data sharing agreement, or DSA, with the Commission on Elections to ensure the integrity and transparency of the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, or BSKE, on 30 October.

In accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 10173, the agreement grants Comelec access to the PNP's Election Monitoring Systems and
sub-systems.

The Data Sharing Agreement outlines specific areas of collaboration aimed at bolstering the electoral process.

Key components include access to the PNP Personnel Deployment, Surrendered Firearms, Voting Center Assistance, Election Status, Candidates, Partylists, Voting Center, Treasurer's Office, Unlawful Election Materials, Gun Ban Details, Violations thereof, and other critical data related to the elections.

Additionally, the agreement allows access to various sub-systems within the PNP Election Monitoring System, including geo-tagging for vote-buying, a separate sub-system for
vote-buying, and another for Task Force Kontra Fake News, following the Comelec's specifications.

By working together, the PNP and the Comelec can take better and more appropriate steps to ensure safe, fair, and orderly elections.

"We will make a difference in ensuring that the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections of 2023 serve as a shining example of democracy in action," PNP Chief Gen.  Benjamin Acorda Jr. said in a statement at the signing ceremony on Monday.