PNP deploys 70,000 cops ahead of ‘Simbang Gabi’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has placed all units on heightened alert nationwide ahead of the start of “Simbang Gabi“ on Dec. 16. Millions of Catholic faithful are expected to attend dawn and evening Masses leading up to Christmas. Under the Ligtas Paskuhan 2025 strategy, more than 70,000 police personnel will be deployed