CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — With the observance of Lent and the summer vacation approaching, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated a nationwide security plan to ensure safety and peace and order, noting that it remains alert and will deploy personnel in highly critical areas.
In CALABARZON, Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A Regional Director Brigadier General Hansel Marantan supports the directive and has immediately mobilized extensive security preparations under the IMPLAN Ligtas SUMVAC 2026 initiative.
“Aligned with the focused agenda of our Chief, PNP, we are strengthening the management of all public activities, intensifying crowd control measures, and implementing comprehensive risk management plans across all levels especially during red-letter days and other significant holidays in the country,” Marantan said in a press release.
As part of its strategic preparations, PRO Calabarzon has mobilized 14,025 personnel for deployment across the region. This includes 8,453 police personnel, 1,306 augmentation forces from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and other partner agencies, as well as 4,266 force multipliers from advocacy groups and trained volunteers.
For a comprehensive coverage, PRO Calabarzon has identified 1,023 critical areas in the region that require intensified police presence and security operations.
These include 216 places of worship, such as the Antipolo Cathedral in Rizal, Kamay ni Hesus Shrine in Quezon province, and the Diocesan Shrine of St. John the Baptist in Laguna. Additionally, security will cover 261 major thoroughfares, 87 transportation terminals, 200 commercial establishments, and 227 tourist destinations, where a high influx of visitors is expected throughout the season.
“We continuously revisit and improve our security operations, especially in identified areas of concern, to ensure that every event, gathering, and movement of people is secured with precision, discipline, and foresight. Sa Bagong Pilipinas, ang kapulisan ay handang maglingkod nang mabilis, tapat, at may malasakit para sa kaligtasan ng bawat mamamayan,” the Calabarzon top police official added.
Close coordination with local government units, non-government organizations, the Department of Tourism (DOT), and community-based volunteers has been established.
Meanwhile, starting on March 27, all PRO Calabarzon units will be placed on full alert status. All deployed personnel are directed to focus on crowd management, traffic control, and prevention of any criminal activities.
The public is also urged to stay vigilant and actively cooperate with authorities to help maintain peace and order. (COP/PIA-CALABARZON)