The additional police personnel who were deployed to this famed island destination - which is now facing a looming closure- are tasked to counter possible demonstrations, according to an official from the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). Chief Superintendent Carlito Feliciano, PRO-6 deputy director for administration, said the 140 standby security forces were trained on civil disturbance management. PRO-6 spokesperson Chief Inspector Joem Malong earlier said the additional police security team was composed of 139 members.

Extra Boracay cops 'to counter protests'. (2018, April 10). Panay News, p. 1.