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==PNP 12 on alert for the Holy Week== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R12&article=1611333344785 | |||
*Monday 2nd of April 2012 | |||
:by (DEDoguiles/PIA 12) | |||
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, April 2 (PIA) -- South Cotabato’s police force has been put on heightened alert for the celebration of the Holy Week, P/SSupt. Randolph Delfin, police provincial director said. | |||
Delfin said, as early as two months ago, in accordance with a directive from the Police Regional Office, he ordered all police chiefs under his jurisdiction to plan out and strengthen security measures for the summer vacation. | |||
“Included in this are the security measures for the celebration of the Holy Week as well as those intended to keep vacationers safe,” Delfin said. | |||
As in other important events, he said, police personnel will be deployed in public convergence places, such as terminals, churches, malls, supermarkets and others. | |||
Security in the popular tourist destinations in the province, including Lake Sebu and the famous Seven Falls zip line, will also be increased with the expected influx of visitors coming to these areas. | |||
“We are also intensifying our checkpoints in the province’s entry and exit points,” he added. | |||
Meanwhile, Land Transportation Office – 12 regional director Arlan Mangelen said they are putting up assistance centers along major roads in the region to help motorists and travellers. | |||
“Our focus during the Holy Week is safety and protection of the traveling public,” he said. | |||
Mangelen added that starting Wednesday, they are temporarily suspending their anti-colorum operations to be able to concentrate on the Operation Semana Santa. | |||
LTO has also reminded motorists to meticulously prepare for the expected long travels. According to the agency, drivers should check BLOWBAGETS or battery, lights, oil, water (radiator & wiper washer), brakes, air pressure, gas, early warning device, tools, and self. | |||
==Koronadal City turns dark for an hour== | ==Koronadal City turns dark for an hour== | ||
*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1611333248745 | *Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1611333248745 | ||
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Besides , Koronadal City and neighboring towns in South Cotabato, General Santos City and the province also joined the country and the world in the symbolic 60-minute turning off of electricity. | Besides , Koronadal City and neighboring towns in South Cotabato, General Santos City and the province also joined the country and the world in the symbolic 60-minute turning off of electricity. | ||
Both General Santos City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio and Sarangani province Gov. Migs Dominguez led the Earth Hour campaigns. (DEDoguiles/PIA 12) | Both General Santos City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio and Sarangani province Gov. Migs Dominguez led the Earth Hour campaigns. (DEDoguiles/PIA 12) | ||
==Agri official urges farmers to take care of farm machineries== | ==Agri official urges farmers to take care of farm machineries== | ||