PNP deploys over 11,000 personnel for Independence Day

Over 11,000 law enforcement personnel will be deployed nationwide to ensure public safety during the Philippines' Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, June 12.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, Jean Fajardo, stated that 11,692 personnel will be dispatched to areas hosting activities.

These law enforcers will come from various agencies including the Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Fajardo mentioned that the final number of deployed personnel might be adjusted based on reports from regional and provincial PNP offices.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has invited the public to participate in various government-hosted events, including programs, concerts, and caravans, which began on Monday, June 10.

Notable events include attractions at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and Burnham Green Park in Baguio City, featuring a cooking competition, an obstacle course race, a chili festival, and a Bagong Pilipinas one-stop shop caravan.