• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region has mobilized more than 2,100 police personnel and law enforcement units, as well as force multipliers, in preparation for the observance of Labor Day on May 1.
The comprehensive security deployment reflects a proactive and intelligence-driven approach to ensure that all Labor Day activities across the region are conducted in a peaceful, orderly, and secure manner, according to regional police spokesperson Lt. Col. Joem Malong.
Strategic measures include heightened police visibility, establishment of checkpoints and border control points, and the prepositioning of Civil Disturbance Management contingents, Reactionary Standby Support Force, alongside the full activation of other critical law enforcement functions, Malong added.
Through the comprehensive operational posture, PRO-NIR reaffirms its solemn duty not only to maintain peace and order but also to uphold and protect the constitutionally guaranteed right of the people to peaceably assemble and express their collective voice. The organization stands as a guardian of both security and liberty, ensuring that one is never achieved at the expense of the other, Malong added.
All deployed personnel have been directed to exercise the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and maximum tolerance, with strict adherence to established police operational procedures and respect for human rights at all times.
At the same time, the PRO-NIR called on all participants, organizers, and stakeholders to uphold shared responsibility in preserving harmony by conducting their activities in a lawful, peaceful, and orderly manner, anchored on mutual respect and civic consciousness.
Furthermore, PRO-NIR has strengthened its coordination with local government units, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure a unified and responsive approach in addressing any situation that may arise.
With unwavering resolve and a heightened state of readiness, PRO-NIR remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguard lives, uphold public order, and foster an environment where freedom and security coexist, ensuring that Labor Day 2026 is observed with dignity, safety, and solidarity, in line with its enduring mandate to serve and protect the public.*
