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PNP to deploy over 37,000 cops for balik-eskwela
Marilyn Cahatol,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 15, 2025 11:53 AM PHT
Manila Police District police line formation. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File
Manila Police District police line formation. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA — A total of 37,740 police officers will be deployed nationwide at 45,974 public and private schools for the opening of classes on June 16, the Philippine National Police said.
MANILA — A total of 37,740 police officers will be deployed nationwide at 45,974 public and private schools for the opening of classes on June 16, the Philippine National Police said.
The PNP will establish 5,079 Police Assistance Desks near school premises to assist students, parents and school staff.
The PNP will establish 5,079 Police Assistance Desks near school premises to assist students, parents and school staff.
Some 10,687 officers will conduct mobile patrols, while 16,366 are assigned to do foot patrols in high-density areas and critical zones.
Some 10,687 officers will conduct mobile patrols, while 16,366 are assigned to do foot patrols in high-density areas and critical zones.
“We want to ensure that our children return to school without fear or harm. Our police officers will be in every possible area to provide protection, guidance, and support,” said Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III, PNP chief.
“We want to ensure that our children return to school without fear or harm. Our police officers will be in every possible area to provide protection, guidance, and support,” said Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III, PNP chief.
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Torre called the police deployment an "expression of commitment to nurture an environment where learning can thrive peacefully."
Torre called the police deployment an "expression of commitment to nurture an environment where learning can thrive peacefully."
The National Capital Region Police Office has also deployed 5,344 police personnel across Metro Manila for the opening of school year 2025-2026.
The National Capital Region Police Office has also deployed 5,344 police personnel across Metro Manila for the opening of school year 2025-2026.
The PNP earlier said that it is also coordinating with school administrators on possible security concerns.
The PNP earlier said that it is also coordinating with school administrators on possible security concerns.
It also plans to organize dialogues with students to address issues like bullying.
It also plans to organize dialogues with students to address issues like bullying.
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