Metro Manila safe after arrest of ISIS couple—PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday assured that Metro Manila is now safe after the arrest of a Syrian couple suspected to be affiliated with the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). (Photo: Philippine National Police/Facebook)

MANILA—The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday assured that Metro Manila is now safe after the arrest of a Syrian couple suspected to be affiliated with the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).

PNP Public Information Office (PIO) chief and spokesman Senior Supt. Dionardo Carlos made the assurance in a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, saying the PNP has deployed more than 75,000 policemen for the Holy Week until Sumvac (Summer Vacation).

“With the deployment of PNP of over 75,000 policemen for Semana Santa (Holy Week) until Sumvac, wala pa naman po tayong nakikitang banta,” Carlos said.

He noted the deployment is to secure the safety of travelers for the Lenten Season.

“We (will) reinforce based on available intel information. So far, wala naman po on the part of PNP, wala kaming info pertaining to other persons connected with the two arrested foreign nationals,” he said.

Operation Summer Vacation (Sumvac) started Friday until June 13, 2017.

Likewise, the PNP reminded residents to secure their establishments and homes from burglars, especially during the observance of the Holy Week (April 9-16).

Among others, the significant events during the summer vacation are the Araw ng Kagitingan, Holy Week, Labor Day, Fiestas and Flores de Mayo.