Saturday, February 17, 2007

Peace and order council pushes security monitor TV in Boracay

BORACAY- The Region 6 Peace and Order Council is pushing for the establishment of a close circuit television (CCTV) in Boracay Island to monitor tourists and other individuals coming in and out of the island.
In a resolution, the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) asked the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Department of Tourism (DOT) and other government agencies to take steps for the implementation of the project.
For its part, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) recommended the creation of a database of residents and workers in the area and the strict implementation of a gun-free policy in Boracay to strengthen security measures in the island, a prime tourist destination.
PRO-6 regional director C/Supt. Wilfredo Dulay also asked for allocation of funds for the procurement of equipment needed by the troops of Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police operating in the island.
In December 2006, the Joint Task Group Boracay (JTGB) was created to provide and implement security measures in Boracay Island which could be a target of local and even international terrorists.
A memorandum of agreement was signed by PRO-6, the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division, Philippine Army, Boracay Intelligence Sub-Committee, the Regional Intelligence Committee, Military Intelligence Group and PCG District Western Visayas creating JTGB.

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