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00:00 Welcome to The Source, where we combine the headlines with in-depth conversations with

00:06 the newsmakers themselves.

00:07 Sitting in for Pinky Webb, I'm Ria Tanwad Cotillo.

00:10 Today on the program, millions of Filipinos flock to cemeteries on All Saints Day.

00:17 And police personnel are on full alert to ensure their safety.

00:21 National Capital Region Police Office spokesperson Yuni Salas joins us in the program.

00:28 With later crisis in Gaza, Israel warns of a long war with Hamas as it launches a deadly

00:35 airstrike in a refugee camp.

00:38 Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Eduardo de Vega tells us more about all of this later.

01:04 Millions of Filipinos are expected to flock to cemeteries this All Saints Day to honor

01:08 their dead.

01:09 The Philippine National Police says over 27,000 police personnel are deployed nationwide and

01:14 thousands of assistance desks are set up in cemeteries to ensure the public's safety.

01:20 In Metro Manila, people visiting their departed loved ones arrived early at the Manila North

01:24 and South Cemeteries.

01:28 Let's go straight to the source of this story, NCRPO spokesperson, Police Lieutenant Colonel

01:33 Yuni Salas.

01:34 Ma'am, good morning.

01:35 Thanks for being here.

01:36 Good morning, Ma'am Diaz.

01:38 All right, Ma'am, maybe we can start off with you telling us about the preparations of the

01:43 Metro Manila Police this Undas.

01:46 Is there an updated number of personnel deployed on the ground?

01:50 Yes, Ma'am.

01:52 For the NCRPO, under the leadership of our Regional Director, Brigadier General Jose

01:57 Melencio Sinartates, Jr., we have deployed more than 11,000 personnel throughout the

02:02 74 identified cemeteries and 53 columbariums in the Metro.

02:07 All right, so 11,000 for the National Capital Region.

02:11 Ma'am, are there any specific areas of concentration for the police aside from obviously the areas

02:18 near the cemeteries and columbariums?

02:22 Yes, every cemetery and columbarium will be manned by our personnel, especially the biggest

02:28 cemeteries that we have identified here in the Metro.

02:31 We expect more visitors today because for the past three days, there were lesser visitors

02:37 according to the cemetery directors and administrators of the five largest cemeteries here in the

02:43 Metro.

02:44 Do we expect that number to increase today?

02:47 Yes, we expect that the numbers will increase today since yesterday was the culmination

02:54 of the BSKE 2023.

02:59 All candidates were already proclaimed and we expect that those who were involved in

03:05 the elections will now be visiting their departed ones.

03:09 All right, now are there any specific cities within the NCR that require more attention

03:15 from the PNP during this time?

03:18 Yes, especially in Manila where the Loma Cemetery, Chinese Cemetery and the Manila North is located,

03:27 we have deployed additional personnel to ensure the safety and security of all cemetery goers

03:32 there.

03:33 Why those specific areas, ma'am?

03:36 Yes, because their duke cemeteries are the largest cemeteries and yearly, according to

03:44 the Manila North cemetery director, they expect more than a million cemetery goers there regularly.

03:52 All right, now of course, you know, this is an event that takes place every year.

03:58 Through your experience, what are the most common crimes that are committed during this

04:03 season?

04:04 Yes, the most common crimes are those petty crimes like theft, physical injuries, but

04:10 because of the new route set by the cemetery, we expect that this will be prevented.

04:18 They have enforced a limited number of hours to visit the departed ones.

04:24 I believe in Manila North, the visitation is only from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

04:33 So unlike before, 24 hours, they are allowing all cemetery goers to visit.

04:39 And because of the limited number of hours and the prohibition of alcohol beverages,

04:47 we believe that this will be preemptive in the occurrence of other crimes.

04:53 Right, so hopefully lesser incidents of untoward incidents.

04:57 Ma'am, for now, what is the alert level for Metro Manila?

05:01 Since the start of the BSKE, the NCRPO has been on full alert status and we have deployed

05:09 the maximum number of personnel throughout the Metro to include the transportation hubs

05:13 where we expect the influx of passengers returning from the provinces.

05:18 Okay, so until when is the full alert level with all hands on deck?

05:24 Yes, here in the NCRPO, we will continuously enforce the full alert status until November

05:31 3.

05:32 Until November 3.

05:33 Okay, a couple more days to go.

05:35 At this point, ma'am, are you monitoring any kinds of threats?

05:41 We haven't monitored any threats from the local terrorist group or communist terrorist

05:46 groups and other criminal gangs.

05:49 But the NCRPO will not be complacent and we will remain on full alert to preempt any untoward

05:55 incidents.

05:56 Right.

05:57 Lastly, before I let you go, do you have any tips for those who will be leaving their homes

06:01 today to visit the cemeteries?

06:03 Yes, before leaving their homes, for those who will be leaving, will be going and visiting

06:09 their loved ones, ensure the safety and security of your houses and of course, as much as possible,

06:17 don't leave your house unattended.

06:21 And of course, always observe personal security.

06:26 We assure that the NCRPO police force will implement intensified programs to secure your

06:34 areas.

06:35 And for any emergencies, you may report to the nearest police station.

06:41 And our numbers are available on our Facebook page and Twitter accounts.

06:46 All right.

06:47 Some very important reminders there, ma'am.

06:48 Maraming salamat.

06:49 Thank you for joining us this morning.

06:51 That was NCRPO spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Eunice Salas.

06:57 When we return, Israel warns of a long war with militant group Hamas as it launches a

07:01 deadly airstrike on a refugee camp.

07:04 We'll speak with Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Eduardo de Vega about the status of Filipinos

07:09 in crisis-stricken Gaza.

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