The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it
is now coordinating its security patrols with the National Grid Corporation of
the Philippines
This was stressed by AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Hernando DCA
Iriberri Tuesday during the sidelights of the military's New Year's call
tradition.
"We have coordinated with the NGCP about the security
(of our) transmission towers. (Securing them) is a major concern because
people's livelihood (are affected whenever a NGCP tower is downed or damaged in
an attack," he added.
He declined to comment on what security measures as this is
an operational matter.
"We are helping them secure (the towers) and we are
trying our best to ensure that no towers will be attacked and bombed (this
year)," Iriberri added.
Around 16 NGCP towers were attacked by the Bangsamoro
Islamic Freedom Fighters and other lawless elements last year, resulting to
power loss in Central Mindanao .
Extortion attempts are the primary reason for the attack
against the NGCP installations.
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