Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) is appealing for a peaceful and orderly conduct of the Sept. 21 "Trillion Peso March."

ICPO spokesperson Maj. Shella Mae Sangrines on Thursday said that although the "no permit, no rally" policy has been lifted in line with the activity, three groups decided to secure permits for the rally on Sunday.

"We welcome that because we can deploy the needed personnel to ensure peace and order, and at the same time, ensure protection for the participants," Sangrines in a video message to the media.

She said the ICPO is ready and the deployed police force will remain professional and apolitical, with the rights of everyone respected.

The ICPO Civil Disturbance Management Unit (CDMU) is on...