Aside from mobilizing 4,000 troops nationwide to help their
police counterparts secure the annual All Saints' Day commemoration, military
K-9, explosive ordnance disposal and medical teams were alerted for possible
contingencies.
This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP)deputy chief-of-staff for operations head Brig. Gen. Carlito Galvez.
He added that these units will act as quick reaction teams
should any threat arise during the holiday.
Of the 4,000 troops, around 500 to 600 will be deployed in
Metro Manila primarily to cover the Manila
North Cemetery
and Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig
City
These cemeteries are the two largest in the Metropolis.
Galvez said these troopers will augment the 2,000 police
officers deployed to keep All Saints' Day orderly in Metro Manila.
The remaining 3,600 will serve as checkpoint and chokepoint
guards in various areas nationwide.
These soldiers will serve as preventive barrier against
groups or individuals thinking to disrupt the annual commemorations.
And while no security threats are detected yet, Galvez said
the AFP cannot lower its guard and will continue monitoring the situation until
Nov. 1.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=821354
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