Mayor Along Malapitan while presiding a meeting with officers and members of the Peace and Order Council in preparation for the coming Holy Week. (Photo courtesy of Shaira Paniano Caloocan PIO)
Mayor Along alerts city frontliners for Holy Week
CALOOCAN City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan ordered all the city frontliners to be on heightened alert, especially the local police force, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), and Public Safety and Traffic Management Department (PSTMD) in preparation for the nationwide commemoration of this year’s Holy Week.
Mayor Along wanted them to prioritize peace and order and in assisting the public, especially in areas that are expected to experience a heavy influx of people.
“Malapit na naman ang Semana Santa kaya inaatasan ko ang ating mga operatiba at ang iba pa nating mga frontliners na maging alerto sa mga panahong ito upang tiyaking ligtas ang ating mga mamamayan, lalo na ang mga deboto sa mga terminal, simbahan at mga kalsada,” the City Mayor stated.
The local chief executive likewise called on barangay officials to ensure the safety of their locality during the Holy Week and encouraged the general public to cooperate with city authorities to prevent untoward incidents.
“Nakikiusap din ako sa ating mga barangay officials na panatilihing ligtas ang mga lugar na inyong nasasakupan, lalo na po at marami sa ating mga kababayan ang magbabakasyon at wala sa kani-kanilang bahay,” Mayor Along said.
“We aim for a zero-crime rate Caloocan during the Holy Week. Kaya po sa mga Batang Kankaloo, patuloy lang po tayo makipagtulungan sa mga awtoridad upang maging ligtas at taimtim ang ating mga pagninilay ngayong panahong ito,” he added.
