The Quezon City Police District (QPD) conducted a bomb explosion drill on Tuesday (April 9).
Authorities showed the necessary actions to be taken in case there is an explosion in the area.
The police immediately put a barricade tape around the area and removed the crowd while the rescue teams responded to the victims of the explosion.
A member of the bomb squad approached another suspicious item that might also contain another bomb.
According to QPD District Director P/Bgen. Joselito Esquivel Jr., they will also conduct inspections in terminals.
“I think bukas o makalawa magko-conduct naman kami ng aming inspections sa mga terminal. Ito rin iyong may pinakamalaking terminal. Mayroon na rin kaming security plan para sa ano and I think we’ll have a press briefing on Monday, ‘yung preparation naman namin sa semana santa, (I think tomorrow, we will conduct inspections at some of the largest terminals. We already have a security plan for the long holiday)” he said.
Authorities remind passengers not to bring any firearms or deadly weapons especially when the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has imposed a gun ban due to the midterm elections.
For any complaints or emergencies, concerned individuals can contact the PNP or other government agencies.
EMERGENCY HOTLINES:
- Philippine National Police: 117
- National Capital Region Police Office: 0915-888-8181 or 0999-901-8181
- Department of Transportation: 7890
- Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board: 1342
Meanwhile, based on the data of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) around 200 bus companies were given special permits for the long holiday. This is equal to almost 500 provincial buses.
The special permits will be available from April 14 to 22.—Aileen Cerrudo (with reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.)
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