The police form a barricade along Recto Avenue on the way to the Mendiola area in Manila on Friday, May 1, 2026, amid protests to mark this year’s Labor Day. File photo courtesy of PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy over 12,400 police officers and volunteers to secure this year’s celebration of Independence Day.
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In a statement on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said 11,675 police officers from NCRPO will be deployed together with 143 personnel from partner units and 596 force multipliers.FEATURED STORIES
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