00:0037,000 police officers were dispatched by the Philippine National Police
00:04to ensure a peaceful celebration of Christmas and New Year.
00:09Ryan Lesigues has the details.
00:14To ensure a peaceful celebration of Christmas and New Year,
00:19the PNP deployed 37,000 police officers from all over the country
00:24for security.
00:25However, the PNP Public Information Office Chief,
00:29Police Brigadier General Gene Fajardo, said
00:31that the Philippine National Police continues to monitor
00:35for the upcoming long vacation.
00:37Aside from the obvious places,
00:39the PNP also has deployment in the barangays
00:42to patrol the subdivisions,
00:44as well as the high-rise buildings.
00:47The PNP reminds the public
00:49to be careful in the obvious places
00:51that are often haunted by evil spirits.
00:54Effectively, on December 15,
00:56we already have a heightened alert
00:58and the leaves of our police officers have been canceled.
01:01Except, of course, due to emergency in nature,
01:04we are allowed to do that.
01:05For those who will travel using public vehicles,
01:09it is important to go to the terminals
01:11to avoid the noise.
01:13Also, watch for the luggage
01:15so that it will not be stolen by the perpetrators.
01:19Also, avoid wearing expensive souvenirs
01:22and displaying expensive gadgets
01:25while in an obvious place.
01:27For those who have their own vehicle,
01:29condition the vehicle
01:31or check the blow baguettes
01:33and prepare yourself before the long trip.
01:36The PNP advises travelers
01:38to apologize for the heavy traffic on the roads.
01:44For those on vacation,
01:45avoid posting at the moment on social media
01:48so that cybercriminals don't know
01:51that there are no people in your homes.
01:54Avoid posting that.
01:56If you can't avoid sharing your experiences in life,
02:00when you get back to your homes,
02:04share it because you might be announced
02:06to the public that there is no one in your area.
02:10Ryan Lisigues for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
