Monday, January 4, 2016

AFP to step-up patrols near NGCP towers

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 4): AFP to step-up patrols near NGCP towers

To prevent lawless elements like the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters from bombing and toppling National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) towers in Central Mindanao, the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced Monday that it will step-up patrols in areas where these vital installations are located.

Around 16 NGCP towers were attacked by the BIFF and other lawless elements last year, resulting to power loss in the region.

Patrol operations will be conducted by military units in the area, said AFP public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato.

In the same vein, he also urged residents to report suspicious-looking activities or individuals near NGCP towers.

Extortion attempts are the primary reason for the attack against the NGCP installations.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=843146

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