The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) is monitoring possible anti-corruption rallies even amid the upcoming observation of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or Undas.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) previously said it was deploying over 31,000 officers to handle security amid the anticipated influx of travelers.
‘We can’t ever discount the possibility that protesters will take this opportunity to gather. That’s why part of our preparations is our deployment,’ NCRPO Public Information Office chief Maj. Hazel Asilo said.
‘Our RSSF (Reserve Standby Support Force) is ready to be deployed in case there would be lightning rallies or protesters from different locations here in NCR,’ she added, later adding that 600 officers from the regional unit were prepared to be dispatched.
Following rallies leading up to and on Sept. 21 triggered by alleged anomalies in flood control projects, the Trillion Peso March movement announced protests every Friday ahead of a planned Nov. 30 demonstration.
The PNP said it was on alert for the weekly protest-actions.