The Philippine National Police (PNP) expects a zero crime rate for the duration of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia being held in the country, citing its deployment of 6,000 men to provide security and ensure the safety of delegates to the gathering.

PNP spokesman and Chief Supt. Reuben Theodore Sindac on Wednesday said PNP chief Alan Purisima had designated Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, also PNP deputy chief for operations, to head the WEF National Task Force (NTF).

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