08/06/2026
PNP DEPLOYS OVER 55,000 TROOPS FOR MONDAY SCHOOL OPENING
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has finalized its security and public safety preparations under "Oplan Balik-Eskwela" to help ensure a peaceful and orderly opening of classes on Monday, June 8.
The operation aims to help ensure the safety of students, teachers, and parents in more than 46,000 public and private schools across the country as millions of learners return to classrooms for the new academic year.
The deployment forms part of the PNP's continuing efforts to strengthen police visibility, maintain public order, and work closely with local government units, school officials, and community partners during the opening of classes. It also supports the government's goal of providing a safe and secure environment for learners as the new school year begins.
A total of 55,409 security personnel will be mobilized across all regional offices to maintain peace and public safety. This deployment includes 29,864 PNP personnel, 4,161 specialized units, and 21,384 force multipliers from local communities. To provide immediate assistance, the PNP has established 6,163 Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and will sustain a strong presence through 9,562 mobile patrols and 9,895 foot patrols in areas surrounding schools and major transport hubs.
Areas with larger student populations and heavier traffic volume, including the Bicol Region and Metro Manila, are receiving additional operational support to help ensure the smooth conduct of school opening activities.
Chief PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended regional offices for their preparations and close coordination with school administrators and local government units.
"Our goal from day one is to make sure that parents feel secure when they send their children back to school this Monday, June 8," PGen Nartatez said. "Ang laking tulong ng pakikipagtulungan ng komunidad at ng ating force multipliers sa tagumpay na ito. Patunay lang ito na kapag sama-sama tayo, mas ligtas ang ating mga mag-aaral. Hindi natin hahayaang maperwisyo ang pag-aaral ng kabataan, kaya patuloy ang ating pagbabantay sa mga eskwelahan."
This smooth nationwide deployment reflects the organization's steadfast dedication to providing the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman that the public truly deserves.
(PNP-PIO)