12/06/2026
PNP DEPLOYS OVER 90,000 PERSONNEL NATIONWIDE TO SECURE 128TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Tomorrow, June 12, the nation will mark the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, and the Philippine National Police has assured full operational readiness to secure all related activities nationwide, particularly in major convergence areas and historical sites.
In preparation for the national celebration, the PNP has placed all units under Full Alert Status effective 5:00 PM of June 11 until 11:59 PM of June 12, 2026. This ensures continuous deployment readiness, quick response capability, and sustained security coverage throughout the Independence Day observance.
A total of 89,473 personnel have been deployed nationwide, composed of 77,020 PNP personnel, 1,975 personnel from other units, and 10,478 force multipliers. Of this number, around 16,000 personnel are deployed in the National Capital Region (NCR) alone, strategically covering key convergence points and critical installations.
These personnel are strategically assigned to key locations including Rizal Park (Luneta), historic monuments, government facilities, transport terminals, major thoroughfares, and identified public gathering areas where large crowds are expected.
Security deployments also include augmentation at key venues, route security for official movements, and dedicated contingents at critical installations and other major government sites. Border control checkpoints and chokepoints have likewise been intensified to support law enforcement visibility and deterrence measures.
PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. emphasized that the police force remains fully committed to ensuring a safe and orderly celebration for all Filipinos.
βWe are fully prepared to secure this important national occasion. Our personnel are on the ground, alert, and ready to respond at any time. Tiyakin po natin na ang selebrasyon ng ating kalayaan ay magiging mapayapa at ligtas para sa lahat,β he said.
He further noted that coordination with local government units, partner agencies, and force multipliers is continuously strengthened to ensure seamless security operations across all regions.
This heightened security posture is in line with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing coordinated deployment, proactive policing, and rapid response systems during large-scale national events under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
As the country honors its hard-won freedom, the PNP reaffirms its commitment to public safety and service, embodying the principle of βBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,β standing firm so Filipinos may celebrate Independence Day with confidence and peace of mind.
(PNP-PIO)
