TACLOBAN
CITY, Dec. 13 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office
here reminded its men to beef up security measures for the holiday
season in Eastern Visayas.
PNP regional spokesperson Chief Insp.
Ma. Bella Rentuaya said the police regional office has asked all
provincial police offices, city police offices, town police stations and
even village watchmen to act and tighten the security measure this
Yuletide season.
According Rentuaya, the police regional chief
has been reminding key officials during their weekly staff conferences
to tighten security measures in “places of convergence” such as malls,
terminals, airports, piers this holiday rush.
The police,
according to Rentuaya, has been doing its best to achieve minimal if not
zero case of criminality, even petty offences.
“Our office is
constant in reminding the public to be cautious. We also requested the
public to refrain from wearing expensive jewelry in public places, as
well as to bring enough money for shopping and groceries and refrain
from bringing large sum of money,” Rentuaya said.
The official also suggested the use of sling bags instead of backpack for safety.
The
police also reminded the people not to leave their houses without
someone left when attending pre-Christmas masses at early dawn.
With
regards to the use of firecrackers, the PNP will issue a list of
firecrackers that are not allowed to be used during the holiday
revelries as well as the list of the authorized dealers of firecrackers
authorized by law.
Rentuaya
also reminded the public that they also hold an important role in their
own safety. “They have to cooperate, participate in the authorities
move for a safer community," he said. (PNA)
LAP/SQM/LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA
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