A total of 365 personnel of the Manila Police District (MPD) will be deployed to monitor the testing venues of the 2020/21 Bar Exams scheduled on February 4 and 6, according to the MPD.
"We have about 365 personnel in one shift, kaya 'yun ang inaasahan ng ating mga mamamayan diyan," MPD Director Brid. Gen. Leo Francisco told DZRH on Thursday.
(We have about 365 personnel in one shift, so that should be the number expected by the public there.)
The exams will be held at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Far Eastern University (FEU), and De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila.
According to Francisco, 70 personnel will be deployed to UST, 76 in FEU, and 94 in DLSU. Another 65 personnel will also be sent to prevent the possibility of fights among fraternities and groups during the exam dates.
"Ito'y pinaghandan naman ng ating Manila Police District kasama LGU (local government unit) ng Manila at marami tayong coordinating meetings with different agencies para maisakatuparan nang matiwasay itong pagsasagawa ng Bar Exams," he said.
(The Manila Police District with the Manila LGU prepared for this, and we also held coordinating meetings with different agencies to ensure safety during the Bar Exams.)
On-road closures, the MPD director said only a portion of the roads in front of the venues will be closed, assuring that motorists will not be confused over the closures and detours.
The Metro Manila Development Authority previously announced the following closures:
University of Santo Tomas
- Westbound lane of España Blvd. from Lacson Ave. to P. Noval
RE-ROUTING:
- All vehicles intending to utilize the westbound lane of España shall turn right at A.H Lacson, left to Dapitan or left to A. Mendoza to point of destination
- All vehicles from southbound of A.H Lacson Ave. shall go straight to Nagtahan to point of destination
Far Eastern University
- Westbound lane of N. Reyes St. from España Blvd. to CM Recto Ave.
RE-ROUTING:
- All vehicles coming from España Blvd. intending to utilize the westbound lane of N. Reyes shall turn right to P. Campa St., turn left to A. Mendoza going to CM Recto to point of destination.
De La Salle University
- Southbound lane of Taft Ave. from Quirino Ave. to Estrada St.
RE-ROUTING:
- All vehicles utilizing southbound lane of Taft Ave. going to Makati/Pasay area shall turn right to Quirino Ave., left to Adriatico to P. Ocampo to point of destination
- All vehicles travelling eastbound of Quirino Ave. intending to utilize southbound lane of Taft Ave. going to Makati/Pasay area shall turn right to L. Guinto St., right to Estrada St., left to Taft Ave. to point of destination
According to the MMDA, parking within the vicinity is also prohibited before and during the examination, while the closure of affected roads will be based on the actual traffic situation.
