Over 1,300 cops deployed in Central Visayas after Cebu quake

Cops lauded for quick quake response, more policemen sent to Cebu

Over 2K cops deployed to assist in Cebu earthquake response ops

More than 2,200 police officers have been mobilized to assist in relief and rehabilitation operations in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on Tuesday night, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.

PNP activates all-out response in quake-hit Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) mobilized its resources in response to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and parts of the Visayas late Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, the PNP said Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, immediately directed Police Regional Office 7 to activate its Disaster Incident Management Task Group to ensure a full accounting of deployed personnel, and…

Over 1,300 cops deployed in Central Visayas after Cebu quake

MANILA, Philippines — The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) has deployed 1,356 police officers in response to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data released by the PNP as of 11 a.m. showed that the Cebu City Police Office sent out 348 personnel; Lapu-Lapu City sent 294; and Mandaue City sent 51. On the provincial level, the Cebu police deployed 363 officers, while Bohol deploye…

ALAN CAYETANO CALLS FOR AID TO QUAKE-HIT CEBU

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano expressed solidarity with the people of Cebu and surrounding areas affected by the September 30 earthquake, urging both national and local government agencies to act swiftly in delivering assistance and ensuring the safety of communities. “Our prayers are with our kababayan in Cebu and the Visayas who were shaken by this earthquake. Sa ganitong mga panahon, kailangan nating ipakita na hindi nag-iisa ang…