EMC more than ready to undertake tasks to secure public safety, order

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 4): EMC more than ready to undertake tasks to secure public safety, order

With President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of a nationwide "state of lawlessness", the Davao City-based Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) is more than ready to undertake tasks that will ensure public safety and order.

"EMC is prepared to undertake its tasks to ensure public safety and order. Rest assured that this will be done in coordination with the Philippine National Police and other law enforcement agencies and without compromising human rights and the rule of law," EMC spokesperson Major Ezra Balagtey said.

Duterte placed the entire country in a "state of lawlessness" in wake of the bloody Davao City bombing on Friday which killed 14 persons and wounded 71 others.

"We call on the public to bear with us as we increase our presence in some areas. This is to ensure that the public will be safe from any terror attacks. Let us continue to be vigilant but calm and continue with our normal lives," Balagtey added.

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