3,000 policemen deploys in Metro Manila for Labor day

Miami
April 30, 2008
Story 2: 3,000 policemen deploys in Metro Manila for Labor day

National Capital Region Police office (NCRPO) Chief Geary barias has deployed 3,000
policemen all over Metro Manila in relation to the Labor Day on May 1, 2008. This is in
connection with the protets rally that will happen in line with Labor Day.

At around 12:00 noon, of April 30 or the day before Labor Day, Barias has put the NCRPO
police in full alert. The 3,000 policemen are all part in Civil Disturbance Management (CDM).
These already includes the augmentation force from Region 3 and Region 4a.

Barias cleared that they did not received reports of any threat on the protests rally that will happen on May 1, but they will closely monitor on a possibility that a certain group will disrupt the activities.

Meanwhile, PNP Chief Avelino Razon will put the nation on Heightened Alert on May 1,
starting 8:00 am.

This operational readiness condition will ensure that 50% of police units, personnel and resources will be available for peace and order, and public safety operations to ensure the orderly and uneventful celebration of the Labor Day.

PNP-Public Information Office (PIO) Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome also explains that it is not their job to prevent people from holding public assemblies, "But to enforce the law and remind the participants of their responsibilities when holding public assemblies."