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PNP deploys over 33,000 personnel to secure class opening
PNP deploys over 33,000 personnel to secure class opening
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 29, 2024 09:08 AM PHT
Parents of Grade 2 students in Bagong Silangan Elementary School in Quezon City attend the orientation for School Year 2024-2025 on Sunday, July 28, 2024, a day before the first day of School Year 2024-2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Parents of Grade 2 students in Bagong Silangan Elementary School in Quezon City attend the orientation for School Year 2024-2025 on Sunday, July 28, 2024, a day before the first day of School Year 2024-2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Philippine National Police on Monday said it is deploying more than 33,000 personnel to secure the first day of classes in various schools across the country.
MANILA — The Philippine National Police on Monday said it is deploying more than 33,000 personnel to secure the first day of classes in various schools across the country.
Over 19.8 million students were officially enrolled in basic education in public schools as of Monday morning, according to Department of Education data.
Over 19.8 million students were officially enrolled in basic education in public schools as of Monday morning, according to Department of Education data.
The PNP in a statement said police assistance desks would be put up at schools, adding that foot and mobile patrols would also be conducted around schools' premises to prevent criminal activities and ensure swift responses to incidents.
The PNP in a statement said police assistance desks would be put up at schools, adding that foot and mobile patrols would also be conducted around schools' premises to prevent criminal activities and ensure swift responses to incidents.
"The safety of our children as they return to school is our utmost priority," Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PNP chief, said in the release.
"The safety of our children as they return to school is our utmost priority," Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PNP chief, said in the release.
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He told students, parents, and teachers to report any suspicious activities to the police as the classes began.
He told students, parents, and teachers to report any suspicious activities to the police as the classes began.
As of Sunday night, the DepEd said 842 public schools across five regions affected by the recent monsoon and typhoon rains postponed their class opening.
As of Sunday night, the DepEd said 842 public schools across five regions affected by the recent monsoon and typhoon rains postponed their class opening.
The PNP said it is committed to providing necessary assistance to the affected communities.
The PNP said it is committed to providing necessary assistance to the affected communities.
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