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The government is on top of the situation in Palawan province, Malacañang assured on Thursday in response to the travel advisories released by the embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella in a statement said the concerned authorities had been keeping a vigilant watch on any security threats in the province.
“Public safety is everyone's concern. We assure everyone that the government is on top of the situation and authorities, particularly those in the Western Command (WESCOM) which covers the province of Palawan, are on heightened alert to prevent any untoward incidents,” he said.
“WESCOM, along with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), as well as the Provincial Government of Palawan and the City Government of Puerto Princesa, are in close coordination in enforcing law and order. All units and assets are being utilized to ensure maximum security to deny any terrorist group’s entry and access in the high seas and coastal areas,” he added.
The US and UK embassies issued advisories on May 9 stating that they received credible information that terrorist groups might be planning to conduct kidnapping operations targeting foreign nationals in some areas in the island province which is famous for its beaches.
“We urge everyone’s cooperation, including residents and tourists, to be mindful and immediately report to law enforcement units any questionable individual or activity in the areas,” Abella said.
Before leaving for Cambodia on Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte said he had instructed security forces in Palawan to shoot the terrorists on site. — MDM, GMA News
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