Despite the easing of quarantine protocols under Alert Level 2, the Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) will still strictly enforce the minimum anti-Covid basic health measures and the security plan for Davao City as more and more people are expected to flock to public places during the Christmas holidays.
Besides the basic health measures against the coronavirus, PSSCC Head Angel Sumagaysay informed the Davao City Information Office said that the city has prepared an integrated security plan for the Christmas holidays. This means more security forces are deployed in convergence areas such as markets, churches, malls, transportation terminals, and tourism sites.
“May mga tasking na ang members of the Security cluster nga i-perform sa pagsulod sa December. Gihatagan nato ug focus to secure kining atong convergence areas. Ang [simbahan] for Misa de Gallo, atong palengke, ang mga malls, ang mga terminals, as well as the tourist destinations within Davao City (We have taskings for the members of the Security Cluster this December. We are focusing to secure convergence areas. The [churches] for Misa de Gallo, public markets, malls, terminals as well as tourist destinations within Davao City),” Sumagaysay said.
On the enforcement of the anti-Covid measures, Sumagaysay reminded that under the Alert Level 2 guidelines, the public is advised to observe social distancing, wearing of masks, and regular handwashing.
“Ato gihapon nang ginapadayon [these protocols], with regards naman sa venue capacity naga-align ta with Alert level kung pila ra pasudlon ilabi na sa mga simbahan in coordination with the parishes within Davao City (We continue implementing these protocols and with regard sa venue capacity we are aligning it with the Alert Levels on how many are allowed especially in the parishes in Davao City),” he said, adding that the security cluster will monitor compliance with the distancing requirements.
He added that PSSSC also coordinated with the mall management and set to meet them to discuss the “Do’s and Don’t’s” under the Alert Level 2 guidelines.
Under the security protocol, Sumagaysay reminded the “no backpack policy”, “no jacket policy” in public places such as churches. Wearing of jackets can be allowed but subject to proper screening.
The security forces will always be on the lookout for illegal objects such as drugs, explosives among others.
“Wala naman tay curfew ang ato diri strict enforcement nalang sa security sa palibot, iimplement pud nato tung ubang ordinance like firecracker ban, so mao na siya ang atong ipatuman para atleast hapsay ang atong pagcelebrate sa Christmas (We do not have curfew so what we have is the strict enforcement of security and we will also implement ordinances such as firecracker ban. So these are the things we do to ensure atleast that we will have orderly celebration of Chirstmas),” Sumagaysay said. CIO
