By Boy Ryan Zabal
The Philippine National Police (PNP) plans to set up close circuit television cameras at Cagban Jetty Port - the one entry one-exit port in Brgy. Manoc-Manoc - to secure the island from possible terrorist attacks, said PNP regional director Chief Supt. Geary Barias.
The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will be "hi-tech" to secure this island resort from possible terrorist attacks. It plans to install hidden cameras in strategic spots to track down possible and suspected criminals and terrorists.
The closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) will be posted at, among others, the Cagban Jetty Port – the sole entry and exit point in Boracay, said Chief Supt. Geary Barias.The hidden cameras are hoped to deter terrorists attacks and guarantee the safety of tourists, Barias said during his recent visit in Aklan.
Barias said CCTVs are common in London where, in July 2005, bombs exploded in its subway. The hidden cameras helped the British police identify and arrest the bombers. At least 52 people died in the worst British subway and transportation system attack.
"If we have those CCTVs in the island and a database identification system, we could allay the fears of tourists – local and foreign – in Boracay," Barias said.
Presently, some 100 policemen are guarding Boracay. They have the support of the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard.
Senior Insp. Christopher Prangan heads the Boracay Special Tourist Protection Office (BSTPO).
"Even the superpowers – United States and Britain – are not spared by terrorist attacks despite their sophisticated intelligence and military capability," Barias stressed.
Boracay is a likely target of terrorist, he said, because an attack on it would have international impact.
"We do not want that to happen," he said.
At the moment, Barias said, "the local police vowed to thwart any terrorist activities with its 24-hour security on strategic areas coupled with the support of non-governmental organizations in the island.
"If they planned to attack, the most likely target is Boracay Island, but, we do not want that to happen" he added. /mp mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will be "hi-tech" to secure this island resort from possible terrorist attacks. It plans to install hidden cameras in strategic spots to track down possible and suspected criminals and terrorists.
The closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) will be posted at, among others, the Cagban Jetty Port – the sole entry and exit point in Boracay, said Chief Supt. Geary Barias.The hidden cameras are hoped to deter terrorists attacks and guarantee the safety of tourists, Barias said during his recent visit in Aklan.
Barias said CCTVs are common in London where, in July 2005, bombs exploded in its subway. The hidden cameras helped the British police identify and arrest the bombers. At least 52 people died in the worst British subway and transportation system attack.
"If we have those CCTVs in the island and a database identification system, we could allay the fears of tourists – local and foreign – in Boracay," Barias said.
Presently, some 100 policemen are guarding Boracay. They have the support of the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard.
Senior Insp. Christopher Prangan heads the Boracay Special Tourist Protection Office (BSTPO).
"Even the superpowers – United States and Britain – are not spared by terrorist attacks despite their sophisticated intelligence and military capability," Barias stressed.
Boracay is a likely target of terrorist, he said, because an attack on it would have international impact.
"We do not want that to happen," he said.
At the moment, Barias said, "the local police vowed to thwart any terrorist activities with its 24-hour security on strategic areas coupled with the support of non-governmental organizations in the island.
"If they planned to attack, the most likely target is Boracay Island, but, we do not want that to happen" he added. /mp mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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