MANILA, Philippines — Over 100,000 police personnel will be deployed to secure peace and order, faster emergency response, and ensure public safety during the Holy Week, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, said on Tuesday. Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said at least five million travelers were expected to flock to terminals, seaports and airports.
At the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 150,000 passengers per day are expected, three million at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and 2.6 million more in seaports nationwide.
Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the joint forces of police, local government and transport sector would ensure that roads were obstruction-free.
Nartatez said PNP personnel were set to provide assistance to relevant government agencies in clearing obstructions on the road including traffic flow, direction and control among others.
Remulla encouraged everyone to call the PNP’s Unified 911 hotline for any emergency on crime, health or fire situations as response is expected in five minutes or less.
“We are eyeing zero focus crimes at least during Good Friday and zero deaths on road accidents,” Nartatez said.
