By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) hailed the Philippine National Police (PNP) for a peaceful Christmas celebration.
In a statement Friday, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the PNP’s deployment of some 40,000 police officers in strategic areas resulted in zero untoward incidents on Christmas Eve.
He also supported the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their non-declaration of suspension of offensive police operations and suspension of offensive military operations.
“As we continue to celebrate this joyful season, I urge the men and women of the PNP to continue its heightened security measures following the declaration of no holiday ceasefire by the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army,” Remulla said.
He assured the public that the DILG, PNP and other law enforcement entities will remain vigilant to protect the public and communities from those who will try to disturb the peace.
“Sa atin pong pagharap sa parating na bagong taon, kasama ninyo po ang DILG sa patuloy nating pagtahak tungo sa tunay na payapa, maunlad at progresibong Bagong Pilipinas (As we face the coming new year, the DILG is with you as we continue our journey toward a truly peaceful, prosperous and progressive New Philippines).” (PNA)
