9,000 cops deployed due to transport strikeMembers of the Manila Police District (MPD) prepare for deployment at their headquarters in Ermita, Manila on January 3, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said that it mobilized 9,000 policemen across Metro Manila to provide security and assistance operations during the strike of transport group PISTON. “We are fully ready for this transport strike. PISTON commenced their transport strike on Thursday, in protest against fuel surges. The PNP previously said it would deploy approximately 180,000 personnel nationwide to ensure peace and order during the transport strike.

Source: Philippine Star March 19, 2026 06:36 UTC