Police security operations in the Philippine capital remain in full effect as vacationers return to Manila following the Holy Week holidays.
According to Maj Gen Anthony Aberin, chief of the Philippine National Police’s National Capital Region Police Office (PNP-NCRPO), inspections at major air and sea ports as well as bus terminals and railway stations will continue along with staff deployment in key urban areas.
He said: “Metro Manila is bracing for a wave of returning travelers. We will be there in the streets to deliver safety and security services to the people.”
Aberin pointed out how assistance desks will remain open alongside the heightened presence of visibility patrols and local government forces.
In light of the wave of returning travellers, the public has been urged to stay vigilant and cooperative, and should not hesitate to report suspicious individuals and / or activities to established hotlines and aid desks.
As of Palm Sunday on 13th April, the PNP placed all its units throughout the Philippines on heightened alert, deploying more than 65,000 uniformed personnel to ensure a safe and peaceful observance of Holy Week.
