Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered heightened but calibrated security measures around the Senate complex in response to political developments and planned rallies. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) was directed to maximize police visibility and establish strategic checkpoints. The PNP emphasized its apolitical stance, stating its mandate is to maintain public order, manage traffic, and ensure Senate functions proceed without disruption. Authorities appealed for peaceful assemblies and warned against violence or vandalism.
In a statement, the PNP said its chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the National Capital Region Police Office and concerned local police units to implement precautionary security measures around the Senate complex.
“Our current posture around the Senate is one of heightened vigilance but calibrated restraint,” Nartatez said. “We have already directed the RD, NCRPO to maximize police visibility and establish strategic checkpoints around the Senate premises. Our deployment is strictly precautionary and proactive,” he added. The PNP said heightened political developments have triggered public debate and raised the possibility of demonstrations near key government institutions.
Nartatez noted that police presence is intended to ensure public safety and allow government functions to continue without interference.
"The PNP remains entirely apolitical. Our sole mandate here is to maintain public order, manage traffic flow, and ensure that the Senate can conduct its vital legislative functions without any external disruption," he said. Senate security officials, local government units, and traffic management authorities are also involved in the PNP efforts. Police units are instructed to conduct continuous threat and intelligence assessments to identify potential risks while respecting lawful activities.
“We appeal to the organizers of these planned rallies to keep their activities peaceful and orderly. Do not allow your ranks to be infiltrated by provocateur,” Nartatez said.
“Our police officers are on the ground not to suppress your voices but to protect lives and property. Any act of violence or vandalism will be dealt with immediately and strictly under the law,” he added.
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