Sunday, September 4, 2016

All 3rd ID units on heightened alert in wake of Davao City bombing

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 4): All 3rd ID units on heightened alert in wake of Davao City bombing

All units of the Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division were placed on heightened alert after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's declaration of "state of lawlessness" following the bomb attack which killed 14 people and wounded 71 others in Davao City Friday night.

With this announcement, all military units are tasked to coordinate with the Philippine National Police and other law enforcement agencies in securing the public.

3rd Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Harold N. Cabreros said all officers and enlisted personnel of the unit are prepared to undertake any task that will be downloaded from higher headquarters.

He also told the public to expect the deployment of military personnel but he dismissed the rumors that this is the start of martial law.

"The President himself said there's no such thing as martial law and we will abide with that. We will instead tighten and maximize security within the area through increased security patrols in the known entry and exit points of the islands, vital installations, public places and occasional conduct of checkpoints with the joint effort with PNP counterparts to ensure safety of the people," Cabreros stressed.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=920028

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