PNP all set to secure Undas

Banac said these individuals will assist PNP personnel in law enforcement and public safety operations in cemeteries and memorial parks; bus terminals; seaports and airports; major tourist destinations; vital installations; places of worship; and travel routes. (File Photo: Joey Razon/PNA)

MANILA — A week before the celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun security preparations for the annual commemoration.

PNP spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, said Friday the PNP will field a total of 35,618 police personnel from its 17 police regional offices and national support units nationwide.

He said policemen will be augmented by barangay security officers, volunteers and personnel from other government agencies, estimated at 99,716, to help secure the annual holiday.

Banac said these individuals will assist PNP personnel in law enforcement and public safety operations in cemeteries and memorial parks; bus terminals; seaports and airports; major tourist destinations; vital installations; places of worship; and travel routes.

A full alert status across the country will be declared on Monday.

Expected to remain on their posts are policemen manning the Police Assistance Desks in ports and terminals and assistance centers along the major thoroughfares, especially along the main entry points of Metro Manila and other key urban areas in the country.

Banac also reminded those heading for the provinces to lock their houses properly, check every door and window, activate their closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs), and unplug their appliances before they leave.

“Kung meron tayong mga CCTV ay dapat ay activated at siguraduhin itong gumagana, tanggalin lahat ang mga appliances sa mga pagkakasaksak nang walang insidente ng sunog na mangyari (If we have CCTVs, they must be activated. We have to make sure that they are functional. Unplug all appliances to avoid fires),” Banac told reporters in a press briefing.

He said motorists should check if their vehicles are in good running condition. When checking their vehicles, they must remember BLOWBAGETS – the battery, light, oil, water, brakes, air, gas, engine, tires, and self.

They must also bring the necessary car documents, including the insurance certificate.

Commuters, meanwhile, are advised to refrain from wearing expensive jewelry and bringing a huge amount of cash.

Those who notice something or someone whose actions are unusual, must report it immediately to the transport terminal’s management, guards on duty, or police officers present in the area.