The Manila Times

6,000 policemen to secure convergenc­e areas in Dec

- BY FRANCIS EARL CUETO

TO ensure a safe and secure holiday season, at least 6,000 policemen will be deployed in areas that are expected to draw huge crowds beginning Thursday, December 1.

Philippine National Police spokesman Col. Jean Fernando said increased police presence will be felt way before the Christmas rush, especially in commercial centers, malls, transport terminals, churches and night markets.

Police assistance desks will also be set up in transport hubs and major thoroughfa­res.

Leaves of police personnel will be canceled by the middle of December to ensure the availabili­ty of policemen during the holidays.

“December 15 hindi na pwede mag-leave [ang mga pulis] to make sure na mayroon tayong sapat na kapulisan na magbabanta­y sa ating areas of convergenc­e (Beginning December 15, police personnel will no longer be allowed to go on leave to make sure that there is enough policemen to man these areas of convergenc­e),” Fajardo added.

Fajardo reminded the public to watch out for the proliferat­ion of counterfei­t money which usually circulates during the holiday season.

She encouraged the public to turn over the counterfei­t money TO BANKS OR fiLE COMPLAINTS AGAINST persons or establishm­ents that would disburse fake peso bills.

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