More cops deployed in parts of Luzon

May 9, 2013 10:59 PM PHT

Rappler.com

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Thousands are being deployed in various parts of Metro Manila, the province of Batangas, and the entire Central Luzon

MANILA, Philippines – National and local police have started deploying law enforcers in various localities in Luzon to ensure safe and peaceful elections, according to various news reports on Thursday, May 9.

In addition to Philippine National Police’s annoucement to deploy 30,000 officers last April 30, local police started to mobilize their units as well.

The PNP said it will deploy 20,000 police officers different parts of Metro Manila on election day.

The Makati police also said it will station 400 of their personnel in key areas of the city.

In Batangas, 1,960 police and soldiers have been deployed.

Also, more than 13,000 police and military forces will be deloyed to poll precincts in provinces in Central Luzon — Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Aurora.

PNP’s deployment of the 30,000 earlier announced, and an additional 100 officers, was completed on Thursday. – Rappler.com