From the Visayan Daily Star (Apr 11): Army alert up vs. terror threat: Aying
Brig. Gen. Jon Aying, 3rd Infantry Division commander, yesterday said Army troops under his command have been directed to strengthen security measures amid intelligence reports of terror threats in Central Visayas.
The US Embassy in Manila has issued an advisory to its citizens to avoid visiting the region.
The 3ID command covers Negros Island Region, and Western and Central Visayas.
Army troops have been directed to coordinate with the Philippine National Police to step up security measures during Holy Week in churches where crowds are expected to converge, and to augment checkpoints, Aying said.
Aying said he has also directed Army battalion commanders to strengthen their coordination with the Navy, Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Police for joint operations.
They have also been directed to meet with local government officials who are being asked to report the presence of new faces in their areas as a precaution, Aying said.
Brigade and battalion commanders have also been directed to conduct coastal operation to secure resorts and residences of foreigners, Aying said.
PNP chief, Director General Ronald Dela Rosa, in a press conference in Camp Crame, said the regional director of the Police Regional Office 7 informed him about the terror threats.
He assured though that the PNP has taken appropriate actions.
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2017/April/11/topstory2.htm
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