MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a crackdown on the illegal use of sirens, blinkers and unauthorized motor escorts during the Southeast Asian Games and the holiday season. Gamboa said all commanders must ensure the strict implementation of the Letter of Instruction 34/10 – “Action Plan Against Wang-Wang and Counter Flow” – and PNP Memo Circular No. 2017-049, “Policy on the Provision of the PNP Mobile and Motorcycle Security Coverage.”Gamboa stressed these measures should not be used for personal advantage. Only authorized vehicles, such as patrol cars, rescue and emergency vehicles, ambulances and police motorcycle escorts are allowed to use sirens. The SEA Games opening will be held at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on Nov. 30.

Source: Philippine Star November 15, 2019 18:26 UTC