PNP maintains heightened alert as more schools reopen

Pupils attend classes on the opening day of School Year 2026–2027 at Pandac Elementary School in Pavia, Iloilo, on Monday, June 8. Local police reported a smooth start to classes in the province as students returned to classrooms for the new academic year. Photo by Ian Paul Cordero

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will maintain heightened security measures as more schools, particularly private institutions, begin classes for School Year 2026–2027.

PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police personnel will continue implementing the same security protocols deployed during the June 8 opening of classes in public schools.

“We want to assure everybody that the peace and order measures we implemented for the June 8 class opening will remain for the safety of both the students and teachers and the peace of mind of their parents,” Nartatez said in a statement.

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