QUEZON CITY, 22 March (PIA) – With a week to go before Holy Week, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched “Ligtas SUMVAC 2015” to ensure the safety of motorists and the public.
PNP Officer-in-Charge Leonardo A. Espina has ordered a nationwide security plan to ensure safe and secure travel of motorists and commuters this coming Lenten Season and summer vacation.
According to Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) Director, Danilo S. Constantino, police presence will be intensified through increased foot/mobile patrols, establish Police Assistance Desks/Centers (PADs/Cs).
Road safety marshals will also be deployed in convergence points particularly in bus terminals, airports, seaports, train stations, recreational areas including highways, main thoroughfares and crime prone areas to ensure maximum police presence.
The PNP added that criminal elements may take advantage of people converging in places such as beach and other tourist destinations for relaxation and recreation.
Espina also instructed all regional and police units to coordinate with local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and other government entities and volunteer groups in establishing PADs/Cs and deploying Road Safety Marshalls for a collaborative and unified delivery of public safety services and assistance.
Meanwhile, the PNP is calling for the cooperation of the public to prevent any crime in the community by providing authorities relevant and timely information through social media (Twitter @pnppio and @pnphotline or PNP Facebook page) and Isumbong Mo Kay TSIP hotline at 0917-8475757. (PNP/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR)
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