Police will be on full alert to secure the protest against corruption at Luneta Park in Manila on September 21, according to the Philippine National Police.

A full alert status will be declared in the National Capital Region Police Office in the coming days.

Under full alert, more police officers will be available as absences or leaves will not be allowed among police personnel.

No threats have been monitored so far in the September 21 protest, according to the Manila Police District.

Right now, we are not receiving any threats.

If there is, we will not shrug it off. We will have an assessment or evaluation. We will look at the level of threat.

According to authorities, the police will only conduct regular police operations for the event with checkpoints in place.

Rerouting will be announced as some roads in Manila are expected to be closed to give way to the protest activities.

The police are set to deploy a total of 957 police personnel in different areas including:

  • Malacañang Palace
  • Department of Public Works and Highways Central Office
  • United States Embassy
  • Luneta Park
  • Liwasang Bonifacio
  • Mendiola
  • España Boulevard.

Luneta Park

Luneta Park, also known as Rizal Park, is a historic urban park located in Manila, Philippines. It is most famous as the site where the country’s national hero, Dr. José Rizal, was executed by the Spanish colonial government in 1896, an event that fueled the Philippine Revolution. Today, it serves as a major cultural landmark and a place of leisure, featuring monuments, gardens, and the Rizal Monument which guards his remains.

Malacañang Palace

Malacañang Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines. Originally built in 1750 as a private summer home for a Spanish aristocrat, it was later seized by the colonial government and has served as the executive seat of power since the mid-19th century. It is a powerful national symbol of Philippine governance and history.

Department of Public Works and Highways Central Office

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Office is the main administrative headquarters for the Philippines’ primary agency responsible for the country’s infrastructure, particularly national roads and flood control projects. It was formally established in 1868 during the Spanish colonial era and has evolved through various reorganizations, most notably after World War II and the EDSA Revolution. Today, it directs the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a vast national network of public works.

United States Embassy

The United States Embassy is the primary diplomatic mission representing the United States in a foreign country, facilitating government-to-government relations, providing consular services to American citizens, and processing visas for foreign nationals. Historically, the security and design of these embassies, particularly after incidents like the 1998 bombings in East Africa, have been heavily influenced by the need for protection against terrorism, leading to their modern, often fortress-like architectural style.

Liwasang Bonifacio

Liwasang Bonifacio is a historic public square in Manila, Philippines, named after the national hero Andrés Bonifacio, a key figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. It was formerly known as the Plaza del Carmen and has served as a significant site for public gatherings and political rallies throughout the country’s history. Today, it remains a prominent urban space near the Manila Post Office and City Hall.

Mendiola

Mendiola is a historic street in Manila, Philippines, known for its proximity to the Malacañang Palace and as a traditional site for political protests and demonstrations. Its name originates from the 19th-century Spanish engineer who designed it, Don José Mendiola. The street has become a powerful symbol of Philippine democracy and the people’s right to assemble.

España Boulevard

España Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in Manila, Philippines, originally constructed during the American colonial period in the 1920s. It is historically significant for connecting the old city with new developments and is famously home to the University of Santo Tomas, one of Asia’s oldest universities. Today, it remains a vital and bustling transport artery in the capital.