Manila Police District (MPD) Director Col. Arnold Thomas Ibay, accompanied by MPD personnel, conducted on Wednesday (29 Nov 2023) a thorough inspection of Divisoria shopping centers and prominent public markets in Tondo Manila for public safety.
The Divisoria shopping hubs, including Blumentritt and Pritil, have been identified for intensified monitoring in anticipation of the upcoming Christmas Season.
Simultaneously, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has issued directives to clear major roads and thoroughfares of vendors, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
To bolster public safety, Director Ibay affirmed the deployment of MPD complaint desks in shopping malls and public markets, guaranteeing police visibility to deter any untoward incidents during the bustling holiday rush.
(Benjamin Cuaresma/AI/MNM)