The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy more than 54,000 personnel across the country to ensure public safety during the summer travel season.
Police Colonel Anna Liza Macapinlac, chief of the PNP Directorate for Operations’ public safety division, said the operation will run from March 29 to May 31.
She explained that the deployment includes 36,163 regular PNP officers, 4,738 augmented unit members, and 14,088 personnel from auxiliary groups and force multipliers.
The officers will maintain peace and order in high-traffic areas, including tourist destinations, transport terminals, major highways, airports, seaports, and other public spaces.
Oplan Summer Vacation 2026 aims to safeguard residents, travelers, and tourists as domestic tourism is expected to increase.
Motorist assistance centers, police help desks, and tourist police stations will be established along major travel routes to support commuters.
The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group will intensify monitoring and public information campaigns to warn against fake travel offers, fraudulent online bookings, and other scams targeting travelers.
Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel will be deployed along key roads and bus terminals to manage traffic and provide assistance to motorists. A heightened alert will be in effect starting March 29.
