PALO, Leyte, April 28 -- The Philippine National
Police (PNP) regional office here has strengthened its tourism police
assistance program as part of the 2017 summer vacation security plan.
Thousands of tourists are expected to visit top
destinations this summer such as Kalanggaman Island in Leyte, Biri Rock
formations in Northern Samar, and caves in Samar.
Chief Insp. Ma. Bella Rentuaya, PNP regional
spokesperson, said more tourist-oriented policemen had been deployed to police
assistance desks to ensure safety of visitors.
“Our tourism police officers are also in closed
coordination with the local government units and Philippine Army to secure
destinations especially those located in remote areas,” Rentuaya said.
"We are just happy that all local government
units with known tourist destinations are supportive to the police summer
vacation security plan," Rentuaya added.
The PNP has been guarding coastal villages to
prevent entry of terrorist groups from Mindanao after the Abu Sayyaf entered
nearby Bohol province.
The police also activated their village
intelligence communities in the coastal areas and also ensured that
coordination with village links is well secured.
Rentuaya asked the public to be vigilant and report
any suspicious activities in their areas to police.(Lizbeth Ann A. Abella/PNA)
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