HPG to deploy 700 patrollers for All Saints Day

October 30, 2019

The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group on Wednesday said they will deploy at least 700 patrollers for the observation of All Saints Day on Friday.

In a press briefing, Police Brigadier General Dionardo Carlos said they have 17 regional highway patrol units.

“We are supporting the regional police offices, our highway patrol teams are attached on local territorial units. So we are assisting them in providing motorist assistance in national highways,” Carlos said.

“Here in headquarters, we will be deploying our available personnel to look at the flow of the traffic, the exodus of the public, motorist from metro manila going to the provinces,” he added.

Based on their data, around 695 patrollers will be deployed in cemeteries and transportation hubs such as trains, bus terminals, seaports and airports.

Also, around 1,946 force multipliers are expected to assist them.

“Our riders and marked vehicles is not static. They will be patrolling the highways. But we will be stationing these vehicles and riders on the motorist assistance centers so that we can help those who will get into accident or have problems,” he said.

“Our effort is to keep the traffic going at the same time keep the streets safe for travellers or motorist,” Carlos added.

Carlos reminded motorists and drivers to prepare themselves and their vehicles for a long ride and check their health so they can protect their passengers and make their trip safe. Ella Dionisio/DMS