Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will secure three major Santo Nino festivals this month following the peaceful observance of the Feast of Jesus Nazarene.

The PNP on Tuesday said 2,980 officers will secure the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan on Jan. 12 to 18, while at least 6,500 law enforcement and emergency personnel will be deployed for the Sinulog Festival in Cebu on Jan. 18.

A total of 3,078 will be deployed for the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City on Jan. 25.

The festivals honor the Holy Child Jesus and feature colorful dances, music and community parades.

Dinagyang also commemorates the historic pact between Malay settlers and the indigenous Ati people of Panay.

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