Members of the Manila Police District simulate a response to a “bomb attack” outside the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros during security exercises on Thursday, April 4, 2019, for the Holy Week. INQUIRER.NET / CONSUELO MARQUEZ
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Police District on Thursday conducted bomb and active shooting simulation exercises in Intramuros, Manila, to ensure public safety for this year’s Holy Week commemoration.
The first scenario was a bomb detonated in front of the Manila Cathedral which “injured” several church attendees.
The second scenario showed a lone gunman shooting churchgoers at the San Agustin Church.
MPD’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Manila Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded to the scene.
The exercises lasted for almost an hour. /cbb
An armed policeman stands guard outside the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros during security exercises on Thursday, April 4, 2019, for the Holy Week. INQUIRER.NET / RYAN LEAGOGO
Police and medical first responders tend to the “injured” following a “bombing” outside the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros during security exercises on Thursday, April 4, 2019, for the Holy Week. INQUIRER.NET / CONSUELO MARQUEZ
Members of the Manila Police District respond to an “active shooter” in Intramuros during security exercises on Thursday, April 4, 2019, for the Holy Week. INQUIRER.NET / CONSUELO MARQUEZ
Firefighters participate in the security in Intramuros during security exercises on Thursday, April 4, 2019, for the Holy Week. INQUIRER.NET / CONSUELO MARQUEZ