THE COST Guard, Task Force Davao and Philippine Navy are
conducting seaborne operations around the Davao Gulf
“We are trying our best to secure the resort sites to give a
sense of security especially to the tourists,” Commodore Joselito Dela Cruz,
commander of Coast Guard Davao Station Eastern Mindanao, told reporters
yesterday during the AFP-PNP press conference.
He said they only possess 13 aluminum boats from Tibanban,
Davao Oriental to Malalag, Davao del Sur but they have limited range because of
fuel capacity.”
“We cannot go as fast as we want,” he said.
Meanwhile, Supt. Antonio Rivera, police regional
spokesperson, said they are also still investigating the report that the motor bancas used by the abductors were allegedly
rented or purchased in Samal.
“In fact, the task group is gathering evidence to strengthen
our offensive against those involved and file the case,” he said. “I cannot
just give you the details of the investigation right now because for me it is
still premature.”
Security forces and resort owners are proposing a
comprehensive security and safety plan for Samal Island
Col. Ricardo Nepomuceno, commander of 1003rd Infantry
Brigade, in an interview said these could harden the security measures in the
area. They are targeting additional Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit
personnel in every resort.
Failure to observe protocol and the lack of command center
were cited as the reasons for the breakdown in security, as well as the
insufficient response following the kidnapping.
“We assured that security personnel will be divided and
designated in their assigned area,” Nepomuceno said.
For now, authorities are still asking for more time to
review the authenticity of video clip uploaded on YouTube showing kidnap
victims held by armed men.
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