PNP Sosia holds coordinating conference with security heads of malls, hotels and schools in the country at Camp Crame on Wednesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOOctober 11th, 2016 4:11 PM October 11th, 2016 4:49 PMThe Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed all security agencies to enforce stricter security measures in malls, hotels and other public places as the Christmas holiday nears. ADVERTISEMENTThis includes requiring some security personnel in civilian clothes to wear their prescribed uniforms at all times to deter criminals. Espino explained this will help the public in identifying security members whom they can run to in case of an emergency. PNP Sosia, which supervises all private security firms in the country, also encouraged mall security to coordinate with the police to set up assistance desks in their areas.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 11, 2016 08:23 UTC