PNP: Labor Day generally peaceful, full alert status still on

Philippine National Police spokesperson Police Colonel Bernard Banac. INQUIRER.net file photo / Cathrine Gonzales

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it will remain on full alert on Wednesday, even as it lauded workers nationwide for commemorating Labor Day in an orderly and peaceful manner.

“The PNP remains on full alert to provide security to the public, prevent occurrence of crimes and respond to any disaster or emergency,” PNP Spokesperson Col. Bernard Banac said in a statement.

“We laud the workers nationwide for commemorating labor day in an orderly and peaceful manner,” he added.

The PNP said a total of 8,235 individuals joined Labor Day protest rallies across the country as of midday.

Banac said the peace situation remained “generally peaceful and orderly, with no untoward incidents” as of 3 p.m.

The number of Labor Day rally participants have also started to dwindle, dropping to 2,930, and is expected to decrease further, he added.

Below is the breakdown of the number of participants in Labor Day protest rallies in certain areas:

Metro Manila: 5,750

CRB, Mendiola

Liwasang Bonifacio

España Boulevard

Isetann Recto

Central Luzon: 150

Brgy. Balete Tarlac- Dispersed

Lourdes Sur East, Angeles City

Calabarzon: 1,435

Yasaki Anabu 2A, Imus City, Cavite

Sta Rosa, Laguna

Calamba, Laguna

San Pablo, Laguna

Cabuyao, Laguna

Bicol Region: 190

Camarines Sur

Soccsksargen: 150

Public Market in front of Dadiangas Sun Trading, General Santos City

Caraga: 560

In front of Commission on Human Rights office in Brgy. Tandang Sora, Butuan City / gsg