BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office will deploy a total of 236 policemen to ensure the safety of athletes, guests, and sports officials in two big sports events here slated from May 25 to June 1.
THE Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conduct a run-through on Saturday, May 25, for the Philippine ROTC Games-Visayas Leg opening ceremony at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City on Sunday, May 26. (Photo courtesy of Bacolod PIO)
Police Lt. Col. Ronnie Brillo, administrative officer of the office of the City Director of the BCPO, said that 139 policemen were deployed to the 1st Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez Sportsfest at the Panaad Park and Stadium on Saturday, May 25.
At least 17,000 athletes from 60 barangays and 1,300 teams joined the sportsfest which is considered to be the biggest sports event here.
Brillo said that 97 police officers will also be designated at the same venue for the Philippine Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Games 2024 Visayas Regional Qualifying Leg hosted by the city government from May 26 to June 1.
Over 3,000 delegates are expected to join the ROTC Games which will officially kick off on Sunday, May 26.
With the theme “Husay ng ROTC, Husay ng Kabataan,” participants will compete in 14 various sports, including arnis, boxing, chess, taekwondo, volleyball, basketball, target shooting, swimming, and Miss ROTC 2024.