“Full alert will start on Friday, coinciding with the opening of Simbang Gabi. I have directed our policemen to be visible in churches for the Simbang Gabi. They should be visible so that if a police response is needed by our countrymen, they are-- READ:
With the yearly “Simbang Gabi” set to start on Friday, Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. ordered full alert status starting on Dec. 16 to ensure the safety of people and churchgoers.
The head of the National Capital Region Police District Office has ordered its five district directors to tighten security around churches and residential areas to ensure public safety during the Yuletide season.NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, has directed the police force to enforce maximum police visibility around the churches in Metro Manila with the expected influx of people going to churches to attend the “Simbang Gabi” or “Misa de Gallo”.
PNP spokeswoman, Col. Jean Fajardo, said police visibility will be increased in churches, malls and restaurants where people may go after attending the dawn mass. “Let us strongly encourage our parishioners to a real and actual celebration of the Simbang Bengi Masses and all other Masses subsequently in our chapels and churches, and no longer through virtual and on-line watching,” he added.
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