PRO3 deploys 2,133 personnel for ‘Trillion Peso March 2.0’

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) will deploy 2,133 personnel to Metro Manila for the November 30 “Trillion Peso March 2.0” rally, with Regional Director PBGen Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. mandating strict adherence to “maximum tolerance” and respect for protesters’ rights during the high-stakes operation.

The deployment — 2,000 Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) officers and 133 support personnel — aims to ensure public safety while safeguarding constitutional freedoms, Peñones emphasized. An additional 1,139 officers remain on standby in Central Luzon for emergency reinforcement.

“Our role is to protect both peace and the people’s right to assemble,” Peñones stated. “Every PRO3 officer has been instructed to exercise restraint, prioritize dialogue, and avoid escalation unless absolutely necessary.”

The directive follows rigorous CDM simulation drills focused on de-escalation tactics, human rights protocols, and coordinated responses to potential unrest. “Training isn’t just about crowd control—it’s about respecting dignity,” Peñones added.

The PRO3–NCRPO collaboration will focus on securing rally routes, managing traffic, and monitoring key areas while ensuring protesters’ safety. Peñones warned against attempts to hijack the event for violence: “Lawful dissent is protected. But those exploiting chaos will face swift, lawful action.”