Manila police, Coast Guard add personnel to secure US Embassy

The Manila police and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday further beefed up security for the United States (US) Embassy, amid reported threats of an attack by the terrorist network Al-Qaeda on US foreign posts.

 

The Manila Police District (MPD) deployed mobile patrol vehicles to boost its security forces outside the embassy premises, radio dzBB's Carlo Mateo reported.

 

The Coast Guard deployed Special Operations Group (SOG) teams aboard rubber boats to patrol the area of Manila Bay where the embassy is located.

 

The beefing up of the security came a day after Malacañang guaranteed the safety of envoys and personnel of the US Embassy in Manila amid the reported threats of attacks in other countries.

 

On Sunday, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte also said the Muslim community in the Philippines will not likely undertake such attacks as it has conducted itself with “sobriety.” Valte said there is no history of such violence against embassies in the Philippines.

 

Valte also said Metro Manila police head Chief Superintendent Leonardo Espina had inspected the increased police presence outside the US Embassy. - VVP, GMA News