PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Army’s Western Command (Wescom) on Saturday activated a joint task group on urban security operations, scaling up Puerto Princesa’s security and safety against any threat of lawless elements.
Capt. Cherryl Tindog, Wescom spokesperson, said the Joint Task Group Puerto Princesa (JTGPP) will be under the operational control of Joint Task Force Peacock, the ground component in the military command’s Joint Area of Operations.
“Under the leadership of its newly appointed commander, Lt. Col. Dante Robert Grasparil, the JTGPP is in charge of the conduct of Internal Peace and Security Operations in Puerto Princesa City, complementing the security efforts of Joint Task Groups North and South, thereby covering the entire province of Palawan,” she said.
The task group shall also conduct mobile and foot patrols in commercial centers, points of convergence, and other vital installations and facilities.
“It shall also provide security coverage at the airport, seaport, wharves and other points of entry through waterways. It shall also conduct random riverine checkpoints and security patrols to deny entry to lawless elements,” Tindog said.
The activation occurred at the headquarters of the 3rd Marine Brigade in Barangay Tiniguiban. It was done in the presence of Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, commander of Wescom as presiding officer, and Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron as guest of honor.
“The City of Puerto Princesa is grateful for the activation of the Joint Task Group Puerto Princesa because of the security it will provide to our constituents. It gives us the assurance that the City is safe for all local residents and tourists,” Bayron said.
Briguez, on the other hand, said Wescom is committed to ensuring the city’s safety and security, which means a lot to its tourism industry and its residents.
“Rest assured that through Joint Task Group Puerto Princesa, your Team Wescom shall secure Puerto Princesa and keep its people safe,” Briguez said. (PNA)