BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 18 -- The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) has deployed 7,368 police personnel across the region to ensure peace and public safety during the holiday season.

PRO-CAR Regional Director Brig. Gen. Ericson Dilag said on Thursday that the heightened security measures will remain in effect until Jan. 6, 2026, as Christmas and New Year celebrations draw large crowds and increased tourist arrivals in the region.

Police personnel have been assigned to monitor major thoroughfares and transport terminals.

With the Cordillera provinces widely visited by tourists during the season, police personnel have been deployed in places of convergence and commercial areas such as public markets, parks, mall...