Police in Manila are deploying large numbers of officers to secure the Senate and surrounding areas as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte begins Monday, July 6. Multiple reports say the Philippine National Police (PNP), through the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), has planned a heightened security operation in anticipation of possible rallies at or near the Senate complex in Pasay City.
One outlet reports that up to 6,000 police officers will be deployed around the Senate at the start of the proceedings, with a comprehensive security plan already in place and intelligence monitoring ongoing to watch for potential threats. Another report, quoting NCRPO officials, says more than 6,000 officers are expected to secure the area as the trial starts, with heightened measures for anticipated demonstrations.
On the first day, GMA News reports that the number of cops at the Senate premises decreases to around 1,400–1,000 outside the Senate, while NCRPO remains on full alert. Inquirer also reports that 3,250 officers are deployed at the Senate premises, with an additional 2,900 on standby as part of a special task group for the impeachment proceedings.
