The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief has reminded all police personnel to remain apolitical in the May 9 elections this year when around 50 million Filipinos are expected to elect a new leader.

Director General Ricardo Marquez, in his New Year message to the PNP, on Tuesday at the same time challenged all members of the 160,000-strong force in ensuring peace and order in the 2016 polls.

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