Over 5K police to secure Feast of Black Nazarene

by Christian Crow Maghanoy - Red Mendoza - Aric John Sy Cua

Jan 07, 2023 12:08 am

(UPDATE) AT least 5,559 policemen have been deployed to secure this year's Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, according to a ranking official.

Philippine National Police's (PNP) National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) acting regional director MGen. Jonnel Estomo stressed the police deployment will be supported by 175 personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Joint Task Force (JTF) of Metro Manila and a 'No Fly Zone' policy.

At least 5,000 members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and various law enforcement units will be securing the observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene in the city of Manila on January 9. (PHOTO: MIKE ALQUINTO)

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