THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have placed all their personnel stationed at airports and seaports on high alert to ensure the safety of travelers bound for the provinces to observe All Saints’ Day. Balilo said tighter security measures will be enforced and all maritime activities monitored 24/7. All PCG personnel will also be on standby to respond to any maritime incident. Likewise, Passengers Assistance Center (PAC) booths will be set up in various seaports nationwide where heavy influx of passengers are expected. “We should say a prayer for our soldiers who valiantly gave their lives for us to achieve peace in Marawi.

Source: Manila Times October 29, 2017 17:26 UTC