Police forces across the country remain on heightened alert as millions of people begin to go back to their homes and workplaces following a long Lenten break. | ManilaBulletin
Col. Redrico Maranan, chief information officer of the Philippine National Police , said then focus remains on bus terminals, airports and seaports and even major roads leading to Metro Manila and other urban areas especially amid reports that a number of people decided to cut short their breaks to avoid monstrous traffic jams.
“As instructed by our Chief PNP, Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., our commanders were instructed to continue the security measures from roads to places of convergence until the end of the Holy Week,” said Maranan.Part of the security measures, according to Maranan, was the deployment of policemen to man Assistance Hubs and Police Assistance Desks to assist the public and promptly address specific complaints.
But Maranan said the Holy Week security measures are part of the general "Ligtas Sumvac 2023" campaign which also covers the Holy Month of Ramadan that began last March 23 and will culminate on April 22.
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