PNP: 54,000 personnel to secure summer vacation

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy more than 54,000 personnel including cops and force multipliers nationwide as part of security preparations for the upcoming summer vacation period.

At a press briefing, PNP Directorate for Operations' public safety division chief Police Colonel Anna Liza Macapinlac said the deployment will start from March 29 to May 31.

“With this year's operation, the PNP will deploy a total of 54,989 personnel nationwide, composed of 36,163 PNP personnel, 4,738 from the augmented units, and 14,088 members from auxiliary groups and force multipliers,” she said.

“They will maintain security, peace, and order in places of convergence, such as tourist destinations, transport terminals, major highways, seaports, airports, and other public places,” she added.

PNP’s Oplan Summer Vacation 2026 aims to ensure the safety of residents, travelers, and tourists as more people are expected to visit vacation spots and travel across the country.

Motorist assistance centers, police assistance desks, and tourist police assistance desks will be set up along major travel routes.

Meanwhile, the PNP’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) is directed to intensify cyber patrols and information campaigns against fake travel offers, fraudulent online bookings, and other travel-related scams.

Police Community Relations units will also conduct public awareness campaigns to promote safety reminders for travelers and tourists, according to Macapinlac

The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) will deploy road marshals along major thoroughfares and bus terminals to help manage traffic and assist motorists.

A heightened alert will be raised in the police organization starting March 29.—AOL, GMA Integrated News