Manila cops ready help desks, extra patrols for Holy Week

With Holy Week due to start in less than two weeks, police in Manila are mapping out extra patrols and help desks to deal with an expected exodus to the provinces and extra visits to churches.

 

But the Manila Police District also advised residents to be "security-conscious" during this time as criminals are waiting to victimize them, radio dzBB's Carlo Mateo reported.

 

MPD spokesman Chief Inspector Erwin Margarejo said the MPD will set up police help desks at bus terminals and the Pier area for those heading for the provinces.

 

He also said extra patrols are being mapped out for churches for the faithful who will take part in the traditional Visita Iglesia and Siete Palabras.

 

Filipino Catholics are expected to take part in various traditions during the Holy Week, most of them in churches.

 

But many are also expected to head to the provinces to spend the Holy Week with their families.

 

Meanwhile, Margarejo reminded residents to be security conscious especially when traveling.

 

He suggested that they not bring jewelry or valuables that thieves may snatch. —KG, GMA News