The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said it has not monitored any imminent threat in Metro Manila, despite a warning released by the United States embassy to its citizens here.
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Chief Supt. Leonardo Espina said the US embassy warning was based on its own assessment and "we have not monitored any imminent threat" at the moment.... Nevertheless, the PNP has directed Metro Manila police to intensify security and intelligence efforts and to coordinate closely with the US embassy on the matter.
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ReplyDeleteThe government assured yesterday that foreign nationals, particularly Americans, shall remain safe in Metro Manila despite a fresh travel advisory released by the United States embassy calling its citizens to exercise extreme caution while in the metropolis. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte, in an interview over state-run radio station, said the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has further beefed up security in Metro Manila to ensure peace and security amid protest actions by Muslims against a controversial film.
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