Manila, April 14 -- The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (HPG) has deployed more than 800 road safety marshals along significant thoroughfares to maximize police visibility during Holy Week.

In a statement on Monday, PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Dame Malang said personnel will also be deployed in places of convergence and tourist spots.

He said this is part of the intensified security maintenance now that there is an influx of vacationers and those returning home from their respective provinces.

Malang reminded vacationers to make sure their vehicles are in good running condition to prevent accidents.

In Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy over 10,000 police officers and force multipl...