30/04/2026
PNP DEPLOYS OVER 106,000 PERSONNEL FOR SAFE LABOR DAY 2026
The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., is set to deploy a total of 106,633 personnel across the country to ensure a safe, orderly, and peaceful observance of Labor Day on May 1, in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to uphold public safety while respecting the right to peaceful assembly.
Of the total deployment, 95,556 are PNP personnel, supported by 2,756 from other government units and 8,501 force multipliers. The PNP will be under heightened alert status from 12:01 AM of April 30 until 12:01 AM of May 2, 2026, to ensure full readiness and faster response to any situation that may arise.
A significant portion of the deployment is in Metro Manila, where 16,166 personnel are assigned within the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). This includes 1,000 augmentation personnel each from Police Regional Office 3 and Police Regional Office 4A to strengthen security in key convergence areas.
The nationwide security preparations are part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, aimed at strengthening visibility, coordination, and responsiveness on the ground during major public gatherings.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., assured the public that the police force remains committed to a balanced approach in handling Labor Day activities.
“Handa ang inyong kapulisan na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng lahat. Iginagalang natin ang karapatan ng ating mga kababayan na ipahayag ang kanilang saloobin, kasabay ng pagpapanatili ng kaayusan sa ating mga lansangan,” PGen Nartatez said.
He also called on participants to cooperate with authorities and remain mindful of public safety. “Makakaasa kayo na ang PNP ay narito hindi lamang para magbantay, kundi para tumulong. Panatilihin natin ang mapayapang diwa ng paggunita ng Araw ng mga Manggagawa,” he added.
The PNP continues to coordinate closely with partner agencies, local government units, and event organizers to ensure that all activities proceed smoothly and without disruption.
As the nation marks Labor Day, the PNP reaffirms its commitment to service guided by the principle of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)