• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is deploying at least 2,000 police officers during the “Trillion Peso March 2.0” on November 30 across the region to ensure public order and safety.
The PRO-NIR expects that the activity will draw participants from various sectors, advocacy groups, and youth organizations in NIR, where organizers are set to raise concerns related to governance and public accountability.
As part of its commitment to public safety, PLt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR Public Information Officer, said a comprehensive security and public safety program was activated, in coordination with local government with local government units, emergency responders, and partner agencies, to execute measures for crowd management, traffic flow, emergency response, and monitoring of any potential security concerns.
While no major threats have been monitored as of this time, Malong said the entire PRO-NIR will be placed under heightened alert status.
In a statement, PBrig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR regional director, called on participants of the protest rally to exercise responsibility and cooperation in maintaining peace and civility throughout the activity.
The PRO NIR also reminded the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities through established hotlines and police assistance desks.
The PNP assures the public that all necessary protocols are in place to support a smooth and secure conduct of the Trillion Peso March 2.0 in Negros Island.
Aside from the Trillion Peso March Movement rally in Bacolod City, the Diocese of Kabankalan is also spearheading a prayer rally at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral covered court in Kabankalan City on Nov. 30.
The Trillion Peso March in Bacolod City, which will converge at the public plaza, will serve as a strong declaration that the fight against corruption must continue until all responsible individuals are held accountable, a statement from the Diocese of Bacolod said.*
