PNP: All systems go for Nov. 30 protests

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to secure the anti-corruption rallies scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 30, as it will be deploying 15,000 personnel in Metro Manila to secure the mass mobilization against corruption.

- By MARTIN SADONGDONG

Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said the cops will cover major protest sites for the “Baha sa Luneta 2.0” in Manila and “Trillion Peso March” at the People Power Monument in Quezon City.

Other locations where gatherings are anticipated include the vicinities of Malacañan Palace; EDSA Shrine and the House of Representatives in Quezon City; the Senate in Pasay City, and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure in Taguig City.

The contingent will be composed of approximately 8,800 officers from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) while 6,200 personnel will be drawn from the Special Action Force (SAF) and regional police offices.