PNP beefs up Nazareno 2026 deployment to over 18,000 enforcers

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday it was beefing up its deployment of law enforcers for the 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno to 18,212. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. previously said the agency was deploying 15,000 officers for security amid the annual religious feast in which