NCRPO deploys 8,000 police in Metro Manila strike

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has deployed over 8,000 police officers in Metro Manila to ensure safety during an ongoing transport strike. The deployment started on Monday, as the police aim to protect commuters amid the disruption. NCRPO has mobilized various police units, including mobile patrols and foot patrols. They are stationed in important areas like transport terminals and commercial zones. Brig. Gen. Anthon Aberin, the NCRPO Regional Director, confirmed that 8,152 personnel are part of this operation. In addition to police presence, NCRPO is working with local government units to provide transport assistance to affected commuters. The transport strike, organized by the group Manibela, started on March 21 and will continue until March 26. Manibela's protest is against the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board. They accuse the board of falsifying data related to the Public Transport Modernization Program.