More than 16,000 cops on duty for INC’s 3-day rally

MANILA, Philippines — Over 16,000 police officers will be deployed during the three-day rally of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday, November 12. 

National Capital Region Police Office Spokesperson Police Major Hazel Aquino said there will be a total of 16,433 policemen deployed during the rally from November 16 to 18, according to a DZBB report. 

Among these PNP personnel, 8,642 will come from Metro Manila, while the rest will be an augmentation from other police regional offices. 

In a report by the STAR on November 11, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said that it will deploy 1,000 of its personnel to the rallies. 

QCPD spokesperson Lt. Col. Febie Madrid said the group is anticipating about 300,000 attendees each day.

The QCPD is likewise working with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to manage traffic buildup along EDSA, similar to the situation experienced during the Trillion Peso March on September 21.

The INC will hold its three-day rally at Rizal Park in Manila to call for transparency and accountability in the government.