SAFE OPENING OF CLASSES. Police Regional Office-5 chief Brig. Gen. Rudolph Dimas visits Ligao East Central Elementary School in Albay on Monday (Aug. 22, 2022) in line with "Oplan Ligtas Balik Eskwela" to oversee and ensure the safe and orderly opening of face-to-face classes. Some 5,579 police officers were deployed to the established Police Assistance Desks near schools, terminals, and other areas where an influx of people was expected. (Photo courtesy of PRO-5/PIO) LEGAZPI CITY - The Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO5) deployed on Monday a total of 5,579 police officers to ensure safety near some 3,856 schools in the region under "Oplan Ligtas Balik Eskwela" for school year 2022-2023. Maj. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said in an interview the initiative is in line with the order of PRO-5 regional director Brig. Gen. Rudolph Dimas to increase police presence in the region that will ensure the safety of students as limited face-to-face classes resumed after