Dragon maker Allan Quintin , 30-year-old resident of Chinatown gives a finishing touch to one of his dragons for the Chinese New year last Jan. 28, 2017. The dragon dance is perfomed during the Chinese New Year to bring luck to the community. (Photo by JOAN BONDOC/Philippine Daily Inquirer)
The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy around 500 of its personnel for the observance of the Chinese New Year on Saturday.
MPD Chief Director Supt. Joel Coronel said on Thursday that an explosives and ordnance disposal team would also be deployed, according to a Radyo Inquirer report
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