Military says communist groups won't impact midterm polls in WVisayas br br Brig. Gen. Michael G. Samson, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division of Philippine Army, says on April 11, 2025 that communist terrorist groups will not have a major influence in the conduct of the upcoming midterm elections in Western Visayas. Comelec-6 Director Dennis Ausan said the Regional Joint Security Command Center (RJSCC) was 100 percent prepared for the upcoming elections, citing that the activities are still within the schedule. Ausan said that they were done with the training of poll workers, support staffs, and board of canvassers.