Region 8 police on full-alert statusCamp Ruperto Kangleon, Palo, Leyte – Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), based here, condemns in strongest terms the recent bombing incident in Davao City and is presently in full alert status as it extends heartfelt sympathies to the families who have been killed during the incident and the PRO-8 acting regional director PCSupt Elmer C. Beltejar told reporters in an interview at his office here. VISIBLE SECURITY – Cebu City Tourist Police were present at all the tourist spots like Magellan’s Cross Kiosk in downtown Cebu as authorities try to assure the public that the government is in control of the situation. (Juan Carlo de Vela)/Manila BulletinBeltejar said that to prevent similar attacks, Region 8 is on full alert and PRO-8 has coordinated with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other law enforcement agencies to map out security measures in strategic areas in the region. He also instructed all PDs and COPs to be vigilant, check and validate all activities in all units and double police visibilities in their areas. He asks the public not to speculate and do not create or pass misleading or unverified reports to avoid confusion and panic.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 06, 2016 14:18 UTC