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PNP director for operations Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones on Wednesday said the PNP is expecting the protests against corruption and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolt will be peaceful.
In an interview with reporters, Penones said they have not received any threat to undermine the activities as of Wednesday morning.
“We have not received reports on threat,” he said, adding that nearly 15,000 policemen were deployed at the People Power Monument and other areas in Metro Manila to ensure peace and order.
He said the PNP is expecting around 30,000 individuals to participate in these activities.
“We’re expecting these activities to be peaceful and orderly,” said Penones.
Penones said a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) vehicle was deployed at the People Power Monument to house people who might cause trouble.
On groups that may join the rally without a permit, Penones said: “The directive of the chief PNP (Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr) is very clear: Observe maximum tolerance.”
Penones said the PNP may allow these groups to join the rally as long as they will not cause trouble.
“We have negotiators on the ground, we have commanders on the ground. We are not going to drive them right away if they have no permit. We can have dialogue. As we said, our objective is to have an activity that is orderly, without people getting hurt,” said Penones. (V. Reeys/Malaya )
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