(June 15, 2025) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it will deploy nearly 38,000 officers nationwide to ensure the safety of students and staff as schools open on Monday, June 16.
In a statement, PNP Chief Police General Nicolas D. Torre III said he wanted to ensure that “children return to school without fear or harm.”
“Oplan Balik-Eskwela is not just a deployment plan—it is our expression of commitment to nurture an environment where learning can thrive peacefully. We will continue to stand guard for the Filipino youth, rain or shine,” said Torre.
A total of 37,740 police personnel will be assigned to secure 45,974 schools nationwide, including both public and private institutions.
According to Torre, 5,079 Police Assistance Desks (PADs) will be set up near school areas, manned by 10,759 personnel. Another 10,687 officers will be assigned to mobile patrols while 16,366 will conduct foot patrols in key areas.
Police visibility will be highest in Central Visayas with 7,366 officers, followed by Bicol Region with 2,962, Eastern Visayas with 2,376, and Metro Manila with 4,323 officers deployed to secure 1,204 schools. In Mindanao, 2,898 police personnel will cover 657 schools in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
“The PNP calls on the public to remain alert and immediately report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to the nearest police station or via the PNP’s 24/7 hotlines,” added the PNP.
According to DepEd Order No. 12, Series of 2025, the school year 2025-2026 signals a return to the traditional June-to-March calendar that was followed before the pandemic.
Classes will run until March 31, 2026, with a total of 197 school days, including the End-of-School-Year rites.
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