Around 3,000 security forces are deployed on the streets to
ensure a peaceful and orderly celebration of the 31st Kadayawan sa Dabaw
festival.
Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan, Police Regional Office 11
director, said security measures are now in place as the Kadayawan festivities
officially kicked off Monday.
The police personnel serve as force multipliers securing the
inner circles of the city during the festivities with the expected influx of
visitors.
In a final coordinating conference attended by the Davao
City Police Office (DCPO), Task Force Davao (TFD) Friday, Army’s Eastern
Mindanao Command (Eastmincom), Central 911, Gaerlan said TFD committed more
than 400 personnel from the Army’s 10th Infantry Division and another 300
soldiers from the Eastmincom headquarters.
TFD Chief Col. Henry Robinson said while their unit is
directly involved in inland security through checkpoints, its personnel are also
prepared for any eventuality in close coordination with the Philippine Coast
Guard, Philippine Navy and Maritime Police.
Robinson said only deployed security forces are allowed to
carry long firearms. Politicians and other VIPs bodyguards will have to turn
over their long firearms during the duration of the week-long Kadayawan
celebration on August 15-21.
Meanwhile, a recently concluded drill was participated by
military and police personnel including the Central 911 to intensify their
roles in responding to scenarios that warrant the conduct of law enforcement
and tactical operations.
Capt. Wilfredo F. Burgonio, Jr., deputy commander of the
Naval Seahawk, said the exercise is a timely security preparation for the
Kadayawan festivities.
There will be no let up in terms of vigilance in deterring
or preempting various threats in the city, Burgonio added.
The public is also reminded not to bring umbrellas, big
bags, and bottled beverages.
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