Assistant Reg'l. Dir. Emil G. Respeto discusses Anti-Terrorism for the participants of the Public Advocacy Forum and Engagement on Countering HIV/AIDS, Illegal Drugs, and Violent Extremism held on November 27, 2018 in Dumaguete City. (PIA/Cebu)
CEBU CITY -- National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA-7) represented by Assistant Regional Dir. Dr. Emil G. Respeto called on the community to help in eliminating violent extremism in the country by reporting suspicious activities properly.
According to the Counter Terrorism Yearbook 2018 of the Australian Strategic Planning Institute, the Philippines is now the site of the greatest terrorism threat in Southeast Asia following the attacks in Marawi which lasted for 5 months.
The siege eventually led President Duterte to declare Martial Law in Mindanao.
In a forum held November 27, 2018 in Dumaguete City, Respeto reiterated that security is not just the concern of AFP or the PNP but everyone else's.
He said there are more civilian citizens than police officers so it is crucial for the people to help maintain peace and order in the community.
He then gave pointers on how to report suspicious activities properly.
- First, identify what is ordinary and extraordinary in your surroundings. Know who your neighbors are so you can easily point out when someone looks new to your place.
- Be wary of people doing surveillance. People who carry around a camera, binoculars, and the like and record their surroundings and draw maps and blueprints are already red flags.
- Recognize impostors. Look out for people who are soliciting donations for charities you do not recognize, workers who are in incomplete uniform, and those who carry falsified documents.
Respeto reminded the participants that when reporting a suspicious person or vehicle, include distinguishing details, such as hair color, facial hair, race, age, sex, size, scars, tattoos, and disabilities for people, and model, color, body damage, bumper stickers, accessories, and license plate number for vehicles.
He added that extremist groups are now using social media to recruits members.
When reporting about a suspicious social media activity, reports must include what was posted, why it is suspicious, where it was posted, and who posted it.
In the same forum, NICA-7 Chief of Operation Erwin Alviola added that the labor, youth, and indigenous people sectors are the usual targets for recruitment of insurgent groups.
He added that extremist groups are now using social media to recruits members.
When reporting about a suspicious social media activity, reports must include what was posted, why it is suspicious, where it was posted, and who posted it.
In the same forum, NICA-7 Chief of Operation Erwin Alviola added that the labor, youth, and indigenous people sectors are the usual targets for recruitment of insurgent groups.
However, he encouraged the participants that these groups are not enemies but they lack understanding of the programs of the government.
Alviola reminded the parents to monitor their children to make sure they do not get affiliated with leftists.
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1016010
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