QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — Two weeks before Christmas, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) strengthensis proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors of Metro Manila during the holiday season.
NCRPO chief Police Major General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said that the Metro Manila police force ensures a joyous and secure celebration.
“Ensuring a secure and joyous yuletide season is of utmost importance, and as we approach this festive time, NCRPO remains committed in terms of readiness and capability in its endeavor to ensure peaceful and orderly celebration of “Ligtas Paskuhan 2023” in Metro Manila,” said Nartatez.
NCRPO deployed its 11,414 police personnel in different areas of the metropolis including places of worship, malls, public markets, major thoroughfares, transportation terminals, and other places of convergence to easily respond to other necessary measures for an orderly, peaceful, and safe yuletide season.
Nartatez also directed police personnel to enforce maximum police visibility around the churches region-wide, especially with the start of the dawn masses or ‘Simbang Gabi’ on December 16 until December 24.
Likewise, Police Assistance Desks (PADs) were established near the church entrances for immediate attention to any emergency and untoward incident.
The NCRPO chief also reminded the men and women of Team NCRPO to maximize their presence in the field to prevent crime and threats, as well as to collaborate and open their communication for better coordination. (NCRPO/PIA-NCR)
