By Ronron
February 27, 2008
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will go on full alert at 6pm Thursday in preparation for Friday's rally in Makati City by militants, civil society, religious, and opposition groups, among others, calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
At the same time, the PNP Task Force Manila Shield will be activated to secure the rally activities in the capital, said National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Geary Barias.
Barias told reporters in Camp Crame, Quezon City that the NCRPO will contribute 1,500 personnel, to be augmented by 3,500 others from Police Regional Offices 1 to 5.
"Although the rally will be basically at Ayala in Makati City, we would also like that we should be prepared in other areas just in case here will be rallies in some other areas. We're talking about EDSA Shrine or even Mendiola," Barias said.
The rally at Makati City was granted a permit by Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay, starting from 5pm up to 8pm, said Barias.
He explained that there is a need to raise the alert level nationwide so that the other regional offices are prepared to respond in case something happens in Metro Manila.
Barias said there is no monitored threat, however, to the gathering tomorrow.
Citing the preparations of the PNP like their dialogue on Tuesday with Binay and other rally organizers, Barias expressed hope that the rally will not turn violent.
"I will assure you, as it was assured by the Mayor of Makati that February 29 will be over with peace and tranquility… February 29 will not even be a threat to national security," he said.
Friday's rally will be held after last Monday's gatherings in Metro Manila and other parts of the country to call for the resignation of Arroyo, who is accused of corruption./DMS
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