PNP ready to secure Independence Day celebration venues

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police said on Monday it is ready to secure the Independence Day celebration tomorrow, June 12.

The PNP said that the National Capital Region Police Office will deploy at least 1,000 cops  personnel for security coverage and traffic assistance during the activities to be held at Rizal Park, Manila. Vice President Jejomar Binay will serve as the guest of honor and speaker during the event.

The PNP Directorate for Police Community Relations, together with the Police Community Relations Group ,  will also put up  police booths and complaint desks.

The Special Action Force is tasked to augment the K9 Unit during the Independence Day celebration at the historical Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, the PNP said.

The PNP will also provide maximum deployment of policemen from the Civil Disturbance Management to secure protest actions during the celebration of the occasion.

In Naga City, President Benigno Aquino III will lead memorial honor ceremonies for the "15 Martyrs of Bicol" at the Plaza Quinse Martirez.

The President will be joined by Cabinet members, and military and police officials including PNP chief, Police Director General Alan Purisima.