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PNP to exercise ‘maximum tolerance’ for Manila, QC rallies
The NCRPO is deploying 16,433 police officers for three days of protests in Manila and Quezon City from November 16 to 18.
These rallies include a large assembly by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) at Rizal Park in Manila and a gathering by the United People's Initiative (UPI) at the EDSA Shrine and People Power Monument in Quezon City.
PNP Acting Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stated that the police will exercise "maximum tolerance" while prioritizing public safety and keeping demonstrations peaceful and orderly.
The police will focus on keeping the activities safe for participants and the public, committed to professionalism and discipline in crowd handling.
Smaller, spontaneous "lightning rallies" may occur, but the police response will remain measured.
As part of the security plan, approximately 1,400 officers will be stationed at Ayala Bridge and 1,100 at Recto Avenue, both known flashpoints in previous protests.
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