Davaoeños stand strong versus terrorism

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 22): Davaoeños stand strong versus terrorism

Two months after the September 2 explosion that ripped through the Roxas night market, Davaoeṅos renewed their strong stance against terrorism as the Task Force Davao rolled out “No to terror” advocacy in Davao City.

Davaoeṅos simultaneously wore an anti-terrorism pin that signifies their support to stand against terrorism.

Kent Jason Capute, 34, said he is fully supporting the anti terrorist campaign of the security forces because it is for the safety of the civilians like him. “I want the other people to see that we Davaoeṅos are standing against terrorism and it can never bring us down, through this we will be more vigilant to have a safer city,” said Capute, who was one of those who wore a pin on anti-terrorism signifying support to the campaign.

Task Force Davao commander, Col. Erwin Bernard Neri, said wearing the anti-terror pin is a sign that the Davaoeños stand up and fight against terrorism. “After that incident on September 2, we emphasized that we have to raise the level of awareness and vigilance of the people against terrorism,” Neri said.

He said the pin shows the people of Davao can unite and go against terrorism. “Security forces can’t do this alone, so we need the help of the community,” he added.

Neri also called on the business sector to replicate the pins and put it on their employees to show unity within the city.

Last month, the Task Force Davao conducted an anti-terrorism seminar to the barangay officials to let their constituents know of the things that they need to do.

After the bombing that took 15 lives, the security forces implemented a strict security policy including on checkpoint operation.

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