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PNP tightens security for holiday events, potential rallies over Sara impeachment
PNP tightens security for holiday events, potential rallies over Sara impeachment
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Published Dec 08, 2024 10:27 AM PHT
Police officers on duty as one of the main lanterns’ lights went off during the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas lights along Ayala Avenue in Makati on November 3, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File
Police officers on duty as one of the main lanterns’ lights went off during the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas lights along Ayala Avenue in Makati on November 3, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA — The Philippine National Police on Sunday announced that it is beefing up security operations nationwide for Christmas and year-end events and in anticipation of potential rallies related to the impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte.
MANILA — The Philippine National Police on Sunday announced that it is beefing up security operations nationwide for Christmas and year-end events and in anticipation of potential rallies related to the impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte.
In a statement, the PNP said its chief, Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, directed "intensified security operations to ensure public safety, prevent criminal activities, and address political security challenges arising from the impeachment case against" Duterte.
In a statement, the PNP said its chief, Police Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, directed "intensified security operations to ensure public safety, prevent criminal activities, and address political security challenges arising from the impeachment case against" Duterte.
It said preparations include increased on-ground security, operations against cybercrime, as well as preparations for emergency situations.
It said preparations include increased on-ground security, operations against cybercrime, as well as preparations for emergency situations.
"Christmas is a season of joy and giving, but it is also a period when criminal elements may exploit public vulnerability. The PNP is committed to making this season safe and secure for all Filipinos," Marbil said in the release.
"Christmas is a season of joy and giving, but it is also a period when criminal elements may exploit public vulnerability. The PNP is committed to making this season safe and secure for all Filipinos," Marbil said in the release.
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"We aim to provide peace of mind during the holiday rush," he said.
"We aim to provide peace of mind during the holiday rush," he said.
ONLINE SCAMS
The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group is also focusing on shutting down online scams and fraud as online transactions are expected to increase this December, the PNP said.
The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group is also focusing on shutting down online scams and fraud as online transactions are expected to increase this December, the PNP said.
Marbil urged the public to verify transactions and avoid clicking suspicious links.
Marbil urged the public to verify transactions and avoid clicking suspicious links.
"Our operations target the syndicates behind these scams, but the public’s awareness and caution are crucial in preventing victimization," he said.
"Our operations target the syndicates behind these scams, but the public’s awareness and caution are crucial in preventing victimization," he said.
Marbil also told the public to protect personal belongings, avoid large cash transactions, and report suspicious activities.
Marbil also told the public to protect personal belongings, avoid large cash transactions, and report suspicious activities.
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RALLIES
The PNP is preparing to provide security for potential political gatherings, including the rallies announced by the Iglesia ni Cristo and that the religious group said are in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s position discouraging the filing of impeachment complaints against Duterte.
The PNP is preparing to provide security for potential political gatherings, including the rallies announced by the Iglesia ni Cristo and that the religious group said are in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s position discouraging the filing of impeachment complaints against Duterte.
"The PNP is a professional and apolitical organization. We are here to serve and protect all Filipinos, regardless of the political climate," Marbil said.
"The PNP is a professional and apolitical organization. We are here to serve and protect all Filipinos, regardless of the political climate," Marbil said.
The Vice President faces two impeachment complaints so far.
The Vice President faces two impeachment complaints so far.
Civil society groups and some opposition lawmakers pushing for impeachment have cited alleged misuse of confidential funds and her assassination threat against the President among their accusations.
Civil society groups and some opposition lawmakers pushing for impeachment have cited alleged misuse of confidential funds and her assassination threat against the President among their accusations.
The Palace has denied a hand in the impeachment moves.
The Palace has denied a hand in the impeachment moves.
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