The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said it has deployed over 9,600 policemen in Metro Manila in anticipation of the White Ribbon Movement rally.
In a statement on Saturday, June 27, the NCRPO said it deployed 9,602 personnel across Metro Manila.
Reports said policemen and firefighters were already seen on duty as early as 5 a.m.
Eastern Police District Acting Director Police Brigadier General Melecio Buslig Jr. said standby support units from local police stations in the cities of Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina,and San Juan are ready for rapid deployment to the EDSA area if needed, according to a GMA News report.
The White Ribbon Rally is a faith-based, nonpartisan public demonstration organized by inter-religious leaders and civil society groups to call for accountability, anti-corruption reforms and measures against political dynasties.
The main event will happen at the EDSA People Power Monument, alongside simultaneous nationwide demonstrations.
The schedule begins with a noon Mass at the EDSA Shrine, followed by a 2:30 p.m. march to the monument at the corner of EDSA and White Plains Avenue, where the formal program will start at 3 p.m.
Meanwhile, in Cebu, Roman Catholic Archbishop Alberto Uy urged the faithful to wear white in solidarity with the White Ribbon Movement protest.