BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 27 -- The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) activated a comprehensive security and public safety plan as a broad alliance in Negros Occidental gears up for the "Trillion Peso March 2.0" on Nov. 30.

In a statement on Thursday, PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay said they are fully committed to ensuring that the march-rally is conducted safely, peacefully and orderly.

"We respect the people's right to peaceful assembly and our duty is to protect that right while safeguarding the welfare of the entire community. I call on all participants to exercise responsibility and cooperation as we work together to maintain peace and civility throughout the event," he added.

Ibay said the PRO-NIR wil...