NCRPO to deploy more than 23,000 cops in Metro Manila on election day
The National Capital Region Police Office is deploying more than 23,000 officers on May 12. Inquirer file photo / Richard A. Reyes
MANILA, Philippines — Over 23,000 personnel will be deployed by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on election day to secure the midterm polls.
This was according to NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin in a press conference at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City on Tuesday.
“The NCRPO is 100 percent ready. Part of our preparation is to deploy over 23,000 personnel to the entire Metro Manila just to ensure that we will be having a peaceful and successful election,” Aberin said in Filipino.
“As of now, we’ve not received or monitored any threats to security. However, our coordination with other intelligence units is continuous so that we will not have lapses,” he added.
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About 7.56 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots in 768 voting centers across Metro Manila on Monday, May 12, according to data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
