The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed over 55,000 security personnel nationwide for the opening of classes on Monday, June 8, 2026, while assuring the public that heightened school security measures will not affect ongoing anti-crime and public safety operations.
In a statement released on Sunday, June 7, PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the entire police force is fully prepared to protect schools as millions of students return to classrooms for School Year 2026–2027 under the nationwide Oplan Balik-Eskwela program.
According to the PNP, a total of 55,507 personnel have been mobilized for the class opening. This force comprises 28,751 PNP personnel, 4,079 personnel from other units, and 22,677 force multipliers from partner agencies and community organizations.
Nartatez said the deployment of police across the country is well-planned to ensure that school security operations are implemented alongside the PNP's regular law enforcement duties.
“The Philippine National Police is fully prepared and strategically positioned for the opening of classes on June 8, having mobilized a robust force of police personnel nationwide under our Oplan Balik-Eskwela framework,” Nartatez said.
Nartatez explained that the deployment includes officers assigned to high-visibility patrols around schools, traffic management duties, and the operation of Police Assistance Desks, supported by auxiliary forces and community partners.
As part of security preparations, the PNP has established 9,319 Police Assistance Desks on campuses and in nearby schools nationwide.
In addition, 9,525 mobile patrol units will be deployed to strengthen police presence and enhance response capabilities in areas surrounding educational institutions.
Nartatez emphasized that this school security initiative is part of the organization's broader public safety strategy and will not detract from regular anti-crime measures.
“Rest assured, this proactive school security measure is seamlessly integrated into our Enhanced Managing of Police Operations, ensuring our regular anti-crime campaigns, intelligence operations, and neighborhood safety initiatives remain completely uncompromised and fully operational,” Nartatez assured.
