Albay police on high alert for Holy Week

LEGAZPI CITY — The Albay Provincial Police Office (PPO) is now on high alert to maintain peace and solemnity during the observance of the Holy Week across the province.

NSenior Insp. Emmanuel Ramos, Albay PNP spokesman, in an interview on Saturday, said the Albay PPO will be fielding additional personnel to provide support in manning assistance centers established in various highways, airports, ports, including malls and communication relay stations.

“Conduct of security patrols and ensure maximum police presence in places of convergence such as malls, markets, churches resorts, bus terminals (will be carried out) and we will deploy route security to roads leading to tourist destinations and recreational areas,” Ramos said.

Ramos added they would ensure that no untoward incident will take place that would endanger the lives of the people from elements who would like to sow terror during this religious event.

He said checkpoints and assistance centers would be set up to assist motorists and other visitors coming from other places.

It is expected that visitors would be arriving in various parts of the region due to this long holiday.

Security checks would be strictly enforced in bus terminals, major seaports across the region. (Connie Calipay/PNA)

Popular

Palace: Conditions for oil excise tax cut or suspension under review

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The government is currently reviewing the conditions for the proposed reduction and suspension of the excise tax...

Over 300 Filipinos from Middle East back in PH

By Brian Campued At least 317 Filipinos affected by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East are now back in the Philippines, the Department of...

PBBM hails Army’s enduring legacy of service to the nation, fellow Filipinos

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “I encourage the Army to exemplify integrity, discipline, professionalism—as these are the bedrocks of your institution.” As the country continues to grapple...

PBBM appoints Frasco as adviser on sustainable communities

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Building upon her 4-year tenure as the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) top official, former DOT Secretary Christina Frasco steps into a...