At least 1,600 personnel of the Manila Police District (MPD) will be deployed for the Fiest of Sto. Niño in Tondo Manila on January 21, 2024, according to MPD Dir. Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay.
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In a report by Boy Gonzales during MBC Network News on Friday, Ibay said Bike and Motorcycle Patrol is among those to be deployed.
Strict security will be enforced on every corner and road near the church of St. Niño.
There are also police officers who will be patrolling other areas in Tondo to ensure order and peace.
Although not as many policemen will be deployed as in the previous Traslacion, the MPD said the same security plan will be laid out for the celebration of the feast of Sto. Niño.
Meanwhile, devotees are encouraged to take extra precautions for the Lakbayaw, or procession.
Some roads will be temporarily closed starting at 12:01 a.m. on January 20, 2024, until the activities are completed.
