Police, military on triple red alert in ZamboSur

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (December 27, 2016) - The personnel of Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office and the Army's 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division troops were on 'Triple Red Alert' and now implementing tight security measures in this city and the entire province following the security threats from the terrorist group, Police and military Officials said.

Zamboanga del Sur Police Prov'l Director Senior Supt. Sofronio P. Ecaldre disclosed that the declaration of Triple Red Alert was the recommendation of the National Security Council following the result of the intelligence report of bomb threats and possible harassment of terrorist groups.

Ecaldre said that during the Prov'l Peace and Order Council (POC) meeting conducted recently it was strongly recommended for more police and military visibility in the public places especially in the Public Market, City Plaza, Integrated Bus Terminals, Malls and Churches during New Year.

Ecaldre added that the personnel from the City and Municipal Police Stations will do the security implementations in their respective areas while the Prov'l Public Safety Battalion together with the Army's 53IB will also conducted of mobile random check points along the national highways.

City Chief of Police Supt. Michael Palermo has also warned the public not to bring with them backpack when going to the City Plaza and Malls for security reasons.

Also included in the monitoring is the implementation of banning of all types of firecrackers.