Manila, Nov. 6 -- Police forces in Metro Manila will be on highest security alert status to ensure peace and order at the three-day protest action by religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) at the Rizal Park in Manila starting Nov. 16, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.

A total of 9,829 NCRPO personnel will be deployed to secure the area, including civil disturbance management teams, traffic enforcement units, K9 teams, medical support and standby quick reaction forces.

The City of Manila, meanwhile, pledged to provide perimeter support and mobilize 14 ambulances and rescue medics within the vicinity of Rizal Park.

At a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuano said past protest action...