Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (Photo from an RTVM video)
No security threats meant for the Holy Week have been monitored by law enforcement agencies, according to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.
“Law enforcement and security personnel have monitored no specific threat,” Roque said in a statement issued on Saturday. “But we will not put our guard down.”
“As we expect the heavy movement of people this coming Holy Week, we have been gearing up security and safety preparations,” he added. “Public safety remains our top priority.”
According to Roque, law enforcement agencies have deployed additional personnel in areas where tourists are expected to flock.
He asked the public to cooperate in the security measures and immediately report any suspicious individuals.
“Public support can be manifested through everyone’s cooperation in the conduct of safety checks, security checkpoints, compliance with traffic regulations and maintaining complete situational awareness of their surroundings at all times,” Roque said. “Everyone is called upon to immediately report suspicious characters and unattended materials such as packages, bags and other objects that are out of place.”