The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) are preparing for the thanksgiving party of incoming
President Rodrigo Duterte on June 4 dubbed “One Love One Nation Thanksgiving
Party #DU31” which is expected to draw over 100,000 supporters here and
neighboring cities and provinces.
With 2,000 police and multipliers from the Davao City Police
Office (DCPO) excluding additional police contingent from the Police Regional
Office (PRO) 11, security forces from Task Force Davao and the 10th Infantry
Division, DCPO spokesperson Milgrace Driz said the city will be fully secured
for the party.
Even if they are not yet sure if Duterte will show up at the
event, Driz said strict security measures normally implemented during big
events in the city will also be in place.
This means the public is prohibited from carrying backpacks
inside the venue; no drinks in canisters; no deadly weapons; other drinks and
water must be in clear/transparent containers.
Speaking at the AFP-PNP forum Wednesday, Driz also reminded
the public on the ban on smoking, selling of liquors beyond 12 midnight and
selling of liquors to minors. The party starts from 1 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.
Following the incident in Pasay
Taking into consideration that Duterte might attend, Driz
said presidential security procedures are also added. A landing area for
chopper is also prepared.
The organizers of the thanksgiving party thrown for Duterte
by the “Dutertards” – a word coined for Duterte supporters, are targeting
100,000 participants on June 4. The number could grow because people from other
provinces are also expected to travel to the city for the party.
PRO-11 spokesperson Andrea dela Cerna said they have also
coordinated with police in the boundary municipalities to conduct checkpoints
for cars coming to Davao
City
Dela Cerna said all police units were given directives to
conduct inspections on all people going inside.
The Task Force Davao and Army units take charge for the periphery
areas. 10th ID Deputy Commander BGen. Casiano Monilla said they will deploy
people along river lines to prevent entry of people in non-designated entry
points.
It may be recalled that during the simultaneous singing of
the Philippine National Anthem on May 7, some participants took motorized boats
to cross to the Crocodile
Park
So far, Monilla said they have not received any security
threats that will derail the event.
Meanwhile, Rhodelio Poliquit, chief of the City Traffic and
Transport Management Office, said they will only implement a “stop and Go”
system along the Carlos P. Garcia Highway near the Crocodile Park to prevent
parking along the national highway that impedes movement of vehicles.
According to Poliquit, they cannot impose a truck ban on
national highway during the day. Motorcycles are not also allowed to enter the
park area.
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