PNP chief orders tighter security for Simbang Gabi
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MANILA, Philippines --- Director General Oscar Albayalde, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Saturday tighter police security for the traditional Simbang Gabi, or Misa de Gallo. The traditional nine-day dawn Masses starts on Dec. 16PNP chief orders tighter security for Simbang Gabi
MANILA, Philippines --- Director General Oscar Albayalde, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Saturday tighter police security for the traditional Simbang Gabi, or Misa de Gallo. The traditional nine-day dawn Masses starts on Dec. 16 and ends on Dec. 24, or Christmas Eve. Albayalde instructed all police regional directors to direct officers to enforce maximum police visibility around the churches nationwide. According to Albayalde, he would expect field commanders to do ground inspections in their areas to secure churchgoers. "This is an important Filipino tradition that we cannot afford to miss. We are prepared to address any security issue that can...Keep on reading: PNP chief orders tighter security for Simbang Gabi Read more