Manila, June 7 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed over 55,000 security personnel nationwide for the opening of classes on Monday, assuring the public that heightened school security measures will not compromise regular law enforcement and anti-crime activities.

"The PNP is fully prepared and strategically positioned for the opening of classes on June 8, having mobilized a robust force of police personnel nationwide under our Oplan Balik-Eskwela framework," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez said in a news release on Sunday.

The total 55,507 security officers nationwide consist of 28,751 PNP officers, 4,079 personnel from other units, and 22,677 force multipliers from partner agencies and community organizations.

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