CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 has ramped up security for the Holy Week in the Caraga region.
PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said 1,682 police officers and personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of the public from April 14 to 20.
“All these personnel will be strategically deployed across the region to secure places of worship, major thoroughfares, sea and air ports, commercial centers and malls, markets, parks, and other areas of convergence,” she said.
Tourist police were also mobilized in all tourist destinations in the region, Ometer added.
Lawmen are backed up by 105 personnel from other partner-agencies, 143 members of PRO-13 advocacy support groups, Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF), and police assistance desks.
“All personnel of PRO-13 are on the ground and working round-the-clock for the safety of Caraganons and visitors during the celebration of Lenten week and beyond,” PRO-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Christopher N. Abrahano said.
“As we reflect on the solemnity of this season, I urge every peace-loving Caraganons to cooperate with our security measures,” he said. “Stay vigilant and report any crimes or illegal activities to the nearest police assistance desk or police station.”
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BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Caraga is deploying teams to help motorists on key routes in the region during the Holy Week.
DPWH-13 Regional Director Engr. Alex B. Ramos has reactivated the agency’s roadside assistance program for the solemn event.
“’Lakbay Alalay’ Motorist Assistance Centers (MAC) will be operational to provide prompt and reliable assistance to motorists and travelers during the Lenten season,” Ramos said.
Strategically-located stations will be manned round-the-clock by uniformed personnel and equipment who can provide emergency services to motorists and the traveling public.
Routine maintenance on national roads, especially routes leading to churches and other public convergence, have been ordered. Proper road safety signages and traffic advisories are also being posted.
“Make sure that appropriate warning, directional, and information signages are legibly and visibly installed especially along critical sections in highways and leading to churches, for the safety of the commuting public,” Ramos said in a directives to all field officers.