Coast Guard strengthens sea patrols in Boracay

KALIBO, Aklan – To stop any terrorist attack in Boracay Island, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is strengthening its security measures.

Lt . Commander Eric Ferrancullo of the PCG said authorities also conduct joint regular seaborne patrols to keep armed groups from sneaking in the island and adjoining areas through sea route.

Ferrancullo s ai d t he i ntensified sea patrolling and deployment of assets will safeguard the maritime interests of Boracay.

Aside from Boracay, the Maritime Joint Task Force- Boracay “Area Shield” is also tightly monitoring the coastal communities in Malay mainland and their surrounding waters.

Philippine Navy, police and “Tayo Philippineay nakikipagtulunganArmy f or corroborativesa efforts to ensure peace and security in the island,” he added.

Coast Guard personnel are also on standby 24/7 in Caticlan and Cagban ports as well as Tabon and Tambisaan areas during season for safety and security of passengers.

Ferrancullo habagat urged the public to alert PCG and the police of the presence of individuals on board of any suspicious motorized in their areas. “bancas i- report

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Security measures i n the ports, he added, were discussed with motorboat owners, cargo operators and shipping companies during the coordination meetings.

Last week, the PCG had ordered its stations and districts to impound boats for failure to comply with Safety, Security and Environmental Numbering System.

The agency also took over the security supervision of public and private ports and shipping from the Maritime Industry Authority and the Philippine Ports Authority as part of security preparations against armed groups.

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Aklan Forum Journal/