White Ribbon March ‘generally peaceful,’ says PNP

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said the White Ribbon March at the Edsa People Power Monument was “generally peaceful,” with participants orderly exercising their right to assembly.

The PNP issued its assessment after deploying almost 10,000 police personnel and placing concerned units under full alert from 5 p.m. on June 27 until 12:01 a.m. on June 29.

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“Based on our real-time monitoring and reports from commanders on the ground, the White Ribbon March has remained generally peaceful and orderly,” PNP chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said.

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“Participants have been exercising their right to peaceful assembly responsibly, while our personnel continue to ensure public safety, maintain order, and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic without unnecessary disruption,” he added.

Several religious and civil society groups organized the White Ribbon March to urge the government to hold erring officials accountable, pass a genuine anti-dynasty bill, and reform the electoral process.

The PNP said personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office, nearby police regional offices, and support units continue to be deployed in key areas, including the People Power Monument, EDSA Shrine, Mendiola Peace Arch, Ayala Bridge, the US Embassy, as well as major thoroughfares, transport routes, and other convergence areas.

The PNP is also coordinating closely with the Quezon City government, organizers, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, emergency responders, and other partner agencies to implement security and traffic management measures. /mcm

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