From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 12): AFP: No need to put units on 'red alert' for Holy Week
With the country's observation of Holy Week to go full blast starting this Palm Sunday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday announced that there is no need to put its forces in "red alert" for the annual holiday.
"There are no plans for that now," AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said.
"However, area commanders may do so depending on the (security) situation," he added.
The Philippine Army (PA) earlier announced that it will be aiding the police in its security efforts for Holy Week.
This is to ensure the peaceful conduct and conclusion of Holy Week which is expected to start this April 13 (Palm Sunday) and end on Easter Sunday (April 20).
This was disclosed by Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato.
"We will support and provide troops to the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s ongoing security efforts," he added.
"Mechanism for coordination of the support are already emplaced," Detoyato stressed.
He declined to mention these coordination measures for security reasons.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=634757
With the country's observation of Holy Week to go full blast starting this Palm Sunday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday announced that there is no need to put its forces in "red alert" for the annual holiday.
"There are no plans for that now," AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said.
"However, area commanders may do so depending on the (security) situation," he added.
The Philippine Army (PA) earlier announced that it will be aiding the police in its security efforts for Holy Week.
This is to ensure the peaceful conduct and conclusion of Holy Week which is expected to start this April 13 (Palm Sunday) and end on Easter Sunday (April 20).
This was disclosed by Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato.
"We will support and provide troops to the Philippine National Police (PNP)'s ongoing security efforts," he added.
"Mechanism for coordination of the support are already emplaced," Detoyato stressed.
He declined to mention these coordination measures for security reasons.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=634757