Pagadian City police heightens security from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (PNA) -- Local police have adopted tight security measures to ensure the safety of the Christian faithful from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday.

Supt. Michael Palermo, city police chief, told the Philippines News Agency that policemen are deployed in all churches, transport terminals and other public places.

Palermo said the increased police visibility is part of the preventive measures which seek to deter lawless elements and other unscrupulous individuals from victimizing peace-loving residents.

He said they also distributed leaflets for advising the residents what precautionary measures should be adopted while they are away from home attending religious activities.

He also urged the public to be vigilant and to immediately report the presence of “unusual and people acting suspiciously” in their respective community.

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