More policemen have been deployed to augment the security at the ongoing MassKara Festival in Bacolod City.
The 189 policemen from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-6 arrived in the city Monday, October 10.
Of the additional personnel, three were commissioned officers while 186 were non-commissioned officers.
They have already been deployed to provide security and police presence at all MassKara-related venues and activities.
More than 1,400 uniformed men and force multipliers were also deployed at the start of the festivities on October 1.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family are expected to join the festival highlight on October 23.*