CEBU CITY, Philippines -- The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is under full alert status following the twin bombing in Jolo, Sulu last August 24, 2020, which killed soldiers and civilians alike in a
Police Colonel Josefino Ligan, the CCPO director, said the police are on standby to avoid such incident happening here.Although he said it may be unlikely, Ligan is determined to prepare for the worst, and have already reached out to the Muslim community to get their support and cooperation in ensuring no suspected terrorist can enter the city.
The CCPO will also take advantage of the strict community quarantine in the city as security measures have been set in place ahead of time including checkpoints, control points, port security, and border controls for the implementation of the quarantine. Critical infrastructure such as churches and malls will also be monitored to avoid the entry of explosive materials in these public areas.
Still, the CCPO Director said they will not be complacent because such incidents can happen even if the police are vigilant.
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