00:00The Philippine National Police is now on a heightened alert as they are still preparing for the Undas.
00:05Here is the story of Ryan Lezikens.
00:09To make the Undas more peaceful this year,
00:13the Philippine National Police or PNP increased the number of police they will send.
00:19According to the PNP spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Jane Fajardo,
00:23from the initial of more than 18,000 police,
00:26they will deploy more than 21,000 police.
00:30They will target different cemeteries, public places, bus terminals, seaports, airports, and other public places.
00:40With the deployment of EDDs or K-9s to help secure the luggage,
00:50to help the management of transport terminals to ensure the safety and security of those who will travel to the Undas.
00:59Despite the increased force that was deployed,
01:02the PNP clarified that they do not have a monitoring team for the Undas.
01:06As of now, we do not have a credible and serious team to observe the Undas.
01:15But as we always say, we are maintaining our security stance and measures
01:24and our coordination with other security forces to ensure that we will not be attacked by any threat to security.
01:32On the other hand, Fajardo said that since yesterday, they have increased their alert to a heightened alert.
01:39This means that 75% of their forces have been deployed.
01:44The PNP instructed the regional directors to increase their alert to their respective areas
01:50depending on the peace and order situation in their area.
01:54As early as Monday, we started our SOP deployment.
01:58Because we have monitored a lot of people who went to the cemeteries early
02:03so that they will not be accompanied by people who will travel to their destination.
02:09Of course, our police assistance desk is also established in the cemeteries,
02:15in the public transportation hubs, including seaports and airports.
02:20The PNP first instructed those who will travel to ensure that their loved ones and trusted neighbors will be provided with a place to stay.
02:31The PNP is also strict on those who will go on vacation and avoid posting at the moment
02:37so that the criminals will not know that there are no people in their homes.
02:42From Campo Crame, Ryan Lisigues for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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