The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will mobilize more than 9,500 police officers across Metro Manila ahead of Sunday's White Ribbon Movement Prayer and Indignation Rally, a mass protest expected to draw thousands of Filipinos calling for accountability and an end to corruption.

The White Ribbon Movement has billed the gathering as a non-partisan demonstration against corruption and political dynasties.

With organizers expecting up to 10,000 participants, the NCRPO placed all police units under full operational readiness, saying security measures are intended to ensure the protest remains peaceful while protecting the public's constitutional right to assemble.

A total of 9,553 police personnel have been deployed to key locations, including the People Power Monument, EDSA Shrine, White Plains Avenue, Mendiola, Ayala Bridge, the U.S. Embassy, major thoroughfares, transport routes, law enforcement checkpoints, border control points and other identified convergence areas throughout Metro Manila.

The rally is expected to begin at 2 p.m. along White Plains Avenue in Quezon City and conclude no later than 8 p.m. 

Police said the demonstration would remain within the designated assembly area, while security forces have been tasked with crowd management, traffic control and rapid response should any untoward incidents arise.

The NCRPO has been under Full Alert Status since 5 p.m. on 26 June, with heightened security remaining in effect until all rally-related operations are completed.

Police said preparations were finalized in coordination with the Quezon City government, organizers of the White Ribbon Movement, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, emergency responders and other government agencies under a Memorandum of Undertaking governing the event.

NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin reminded officers to exercise restraint and professionalism throughout the deployment, stressing that police must protect both public order and civil liberties.

"No officer deployed today should forget the weight of their responsibility. We are here to protect lives, preserve order, and defend the rights guaranteed by our Constitution," Aberin said.

"I expect every NCRPO personnel to act with discipline, maximum tolerance, and absolute respect for human rights. We will enforce the law firmly, fairly, and without exception," he added.###