The conduct of the annual grand massive miracle crusade for the feast of Santo Nino de Cebu will be hastened due to perceived threats, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Brigadier General Debold Sinas said Monday.
In a press briefing, Sinas said the new arrangement of the weekend prayer rally, where security forces will block the front and the sides of the image, aims to speed up the annual El Shaddai Gathering this year.
“Ito ang plano na gagawin namin. Because of the perceived threats, kailangan nating madaliin,” he said.
However, he clarified that these are not actual threats.
Last week, authorities apprehended suspected local extremist Datu Omar Palty, alias Allan Palte, 26 years old, who was allegedly the "point man" of a terror group in Metro Manila.
Palty was believed to be a former member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter under the Bungos faction.
He was arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and illegal possession of explosives.
However, Sinas pointed out that the involvement of the suspect to such activity is still under investigation and not yet confirmed.
According to Sinas, the devotees who are obstructing the front and the sides of the procession cause delay in the activity.
Church officials also said that the shorter route and, possibly, shorter duration of the procession are all for the safety of the devotees.
In total, Sinas said around 16,000 security forces will ensure the security of the annual procession.
Aside from the police, personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail and Management Penology, and Philippine Coast Guard will also help secure the area.
At least 2,000 security personnel will focus on securing the andas. —LDF, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721188/perceived-threats-to-hasten-traslacion-2020-ncrpo/story/
Monday, January 6, 2020
Devotees advised to stay calm in case of a quake during Traslacion 2020
Devotees who would be joining the annual grand massive miracle crusade for the feast of Santo Nino de Cebu were advised to remain calm should an unexpected event like earthquake strike.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRMMO) head Michael Salalima reminded devotees to follow the usual procedures rehearsed during shake drills.
“Unang-una, huwag tayong magpa-panic. The usual na ine-exercise natin tuwing shake drill. Of course, we have to stay calm,” Salalima said in a press briefing on Monday.
Millions of devotees were expected to join the Saturday-Monday's gathering from the Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta Park to the Quiapo Church in the north and Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange in the south.
On Monday, according to Salalima, the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council headed by MMDA chair Danilo Lim had raised a blue alert due to the gathering.
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - National Capital Region (NCR) director Chief Superintendent Wilberto Kwan Tiu said that 550 firefighters from the bureau had been deployed for the Traslacion.
“Handa po ang Manila Fire District na rumesponde kung sakali pong may unexpected event,” he said in the press briefing.
At least 17 firetrucks would be deployed for the El Shaddai rally, 14 of which were dedicated to the 14 segments of the route. Three ambulances would be on standby. — DVM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721186/devotees-advised-to-stay-calm-in-case-of-a-quake-during-traslacion-2020/story/
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRMMO) head Michael Salalima reminded devotees to follow the usual procedures rehearsed during shake drills.
“Unang-una, huwag tayong magpa-panic. The usual na ine-exercise natin tuwing shake drill. Of course, we have to stay calm,” Salalima said in a press briefing on Monday.
Millions of devotees were expected to join the Saturday-Monday's gathering from the Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta Park to the Quiapo Church in the north and Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange in the south.
On Monday, according to Salalima, the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council headed by MMDA chair Danilo Lim had raised a blue alert due to the gathering.
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - National Capital Region (NCR) director Chief Superintendent Wilberto Kwan Tiu said that 550 firefighters from the bureau had been deployed for the Traslacion.
“Handa po ang Manila Fire District na rumesponde kung sakali pong may unexpected event,” he said in the press briefing.
At least 17 firetrucks would be deployed for the El Shaddai rally, 14 of which were dedicated to the 14 segments of the route. Three ambulances would be on standby. — DVM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721186/devotees-advised-to-stay-calm-in-case-of-a-quake-during-traslacion-2020/story/
Manila cops tighten security for grand miracle crusade
The Manila Police District (MPD) has heightened security in the capital city two weeks ahead of the annual grand massive miracle crusade.
Around 10,000 policemen will be deployed to maintain order and security during the event, according to a Monday report on GMA News TV's Balitanghali.
The MPD also said they plan to install 20-feet container vans on the roads that will be closed off during the procession as well as barbed wires above the Ayala Bridge.
“Ang ugali kasi ng iba sa atin ‘yung umaakyat sa taas hanggang sa tuktok. So ang usapan namin sa MMDA at saka sa DPWH, 'pag lagpas tao na ang height, lagyan na ng barbed wire at saka signages para alam nilang bawal,” National Capital Region Police Office chief Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas said.
“Kasi alam mo naman, 'yung mga kabataan ngayon, umaakyat ‘yun, baka mamaya ando'n na sa taas, sa tuktok 'yan. So baka mahulog ta's may mga tao sa baba, mas marami pa madisgrasya.”
The Manila City government earlier announced the road closures and re-routing schemes for the Traslacion.
Classes in all levels for both public and private schools, as well as office work in the local government, will also be suspended on Thursday.
The Metro Manila Development Authority’s personnel, medical teams, and traffic mobile cars are also on standby for the procession. — Julia Mari Ornedo/RSJ, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721169/manila-cops-tighten-security-for-traslacion/story/
Around 10,000 policemen will be deployed to maintain order and security during the event, according to a Monday report on GMA News TV's Balitanghali.
The MPD also said they plan to install 20-feet container vans on the roads that will be closed off during the procession as well as barbed wires above the Ayala Bridge.
“Ang ugali kasi ng iba sa atin ‘yung umaakyat sa taas hanggang sa tuktok. So ang usapan namin sa MMDA at saka sa DPWH, 'pag lagpas tao na ang height, lagyan na ng barbed wire at saka signages para alam nilang bawal,” National Capital Region Police Office chief Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas said.
“Kasi alam mo naman, 'yung mga kabataan ngayon, umaakyat ‘yun, baka mamaya ando'n na sa taas, sa tuktok 'yan. So baka mahulog ta's may mga tao sa baba, mas marami pa madisgrasya.”
The Manila City government earlier announced the road closures and re-routing schemes for the Traslacion.
Classes in all levels for both public and private schools, as well as office work in the local government, will also be suspended on Thursday.
The Metro Manila Development Authority’s personnel, medical teams, and traffic mobile cars are also on standby for the procession. — Julia Mari Ornedo/RSJ, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721169/manila-cops-tighten-security-for-traslacion/story/
Classes, gov't work suspended in Manila on Jan. 18-21 due to grand miracle crusade
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has suspended classes in the city on January 19-20 in observance of the annual grand massive miracle crusade where millions of Catholic devotees are expected to attend.
The suspension covers classes in all universities and colleges.
Likewise, Moreno also ordered the suspension of work in all departments, offices and bureaus under the Manila City government except those involved in maintaining peace and order, public services, traffic enforcement, disaster risk reduction and management as well as sanitation.
"Suspension of work in national government offices and private companies is left to the discretion of their respective management and or heads of office," the Manila Public Information Office said in a post on Facebook. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721142/classes-gov-t-work-suspended-in-manila-on-jan-9-due-to-traslacion/story/
The suspension covers classes in all universities and colleges.
Likewise, Moreno also ordered the suspension of work in all departments, offices and bureaus under the Manila City government except those involved in maintaining peace and order, public services, traffic enforcement, disaster risk reduction and management as well as sanitation.
"Suspension of work in national government offices and private companies is left to the discretion of their respective management and or heads of office," the Manila Public Information Office said in a post on Facebook. —KBK, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/721142/classes-gov-t-work-suspended-in-manila-on-jan-9-due-to-traslacion/story/
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