PNP draws security plan for Holy Week

By Ronron
March 12, 2008

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has already laid out its nationwide security plan for the Holy Week, its chief said Wednesday.

Director Gen. Avelino Razon, Jr. told reporters that they anticipate again local and foreign travelers to troop to provinces, especially in tourist destinations, as they “take advantage” of the long holiday from work and the school break.

“We have preparations already and it has always been a yearly preparation as the Holy Week approaches, the summer vacation, because of the activities that will be brought on by this period,” Razon said.

“The PNP will put in measures to ensure the peace and order, not just here in Metro Manila but also in places where our countrymen will go to take their vacation,” he added.

Razon said these measures include “police visibility; guarding of vital installations, tourist destinations, seaports, airports, and bus terminals; setting up of public assistance booths along highways for vehicular problems, health problems of travelers, and information guide for tourists; and, police patrolling in residential areas to guard against robbers;” among others.

He said the PNP will just be on normal alert status, saying that there is no reported security threat during the Lenten season.

The Holy Week, which marks the passion and death of Jesus Christ, will be commemorated next week by Christians in the country./DMS