Tuesday, September 6, 2016

In wake of Davao bombing, AFP tells public: Don't spread rumors

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 6): In wake of Davao bombing, AFP tells public: Don't spread rumors

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has urged the public to not spread rumors in wake of the bombing attack in Davao City which killed 14 and wounded scores of others last Sept. 2.

"(Our) appeal to them is do not be an instrument of rumor mongering, do not be a tool in spreading speculations, do not be a party to the distribution of news that do not have actual basis, instead once you (receive information on alleged bombing or terror attacks), please forward it immediately to our security forces and allow us to validate it, so we can take appropriate actions and prevent it," AFP public affairs officer chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said.

Text messages earlier circulated claim that four women sympathizers of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) are now roaming in Metro Manila and planning to target malls and other areas filled with people.

Arevalo also downplayed reports claiming that the terrorist attack diverted the military in its mission to eliminate the ASG.

"No the AFP is still focused, the operation is still ongoing, we will not be distracted by the explosion. We have sufficient units to manage that particular issue," he added.

The bombing demonstrated strong coordination between the government and the community as the public became more vigilant to prevent similar attacks.

Earlier, the ASG claimed responsibility for the attack and said its action is in retaliation to the ongoing military offensive in Sulu.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=920461

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