by: Nida L. Gregas,PO2,PIO
Kalibo - Close to 250 police personnel from the regional headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deployed for this year’s Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival.
Aklan provincial police director Senior Superintendent Epifanio Bragais, Jr. has requested the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) for additional police force to implement the operation plans for tight security during the festival.
Bragais said the APPO will establish nine community police assistance centers (compacts) in the capital town of Kalibo to ensure the safety and security of tourists, devotees and revelers and keep the traffic flow smooth throughout the main streets of this town.
APPO will also put up additional checkpoints and chokepoints to maintain police visibility during the weeklong Ati-Atihan festival.
Bragais stressed that the augmentation force from the PRO-6 and the Philippine Army and the 200-strong APPO personnel deployed will be on alert to guard thousands of visitors, both foreign and local, expected to join the renowned Ati-Atihan festival in honor of Senor Sto. Nino.
Also, the Kalibo police auxiliary, volunteers, reservists and communication groups served as force multipliers for the anti-criminality and peace and order campaign of the PNP.
The festival, slated on January 10 to 16, features the traditional Ati-Atihan contest, paeapak or pahilot, search for Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan, Hala Bira Ati-Atihan nights, Day of the Drums, religious procession, nine days novena, pilgrims’ mass, product showcase and exhibits, blessing of children and dawn penitential procession, Higante and Aklan Festivals Parade and Kaean-an sa Plaza.
No. : 2011-01-03 Security plans for Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival in place
The Aklan Police Provincial Office is ready to implement the security plans for the famous Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival in honor of Senor Sto. Nino starts January 10-16, 2010.
Senior Superintendent Epifanio Bragais, Jr. said the Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) has presented its security plans at the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) today.
Some 250 policemen from PRO-6 would be fielded in strategic areas to help maintain order around the town of Kalibo and to ensure the security of devotees, tourists and revelers of the religious festival.
Bragais also bared the additional security such as auxiliary police force and volunteers are prepared for the upcoming Ati-Atihan events slated January 10 to 16, 2011.
”Aside from the PNP, the local Philippine Army personnel and reservists will also be deployed for the strict implementation of security measures,” Bragais said.
In the past Ati-Atihan festivals, the police set-up checkpoints and community police assistance centers to provide tight security for thousands of revelers and guests. Bragais said the security preparations are now in place since the APPO through the Kalibo police station have already met with the festival peace and order committee for the security, traffic and peace and order plans.
Meanwhile, festival organizer Kalibo Sto. Nino Foundation, Inc. (KASAFI) is busy preparing a series of colorful and festive activities to attract devotees and tourists next year.
Higante contest and Aklan Festivals Parade, search for Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan, Hala Bira Ati-Atihan Nights, festival exhibits, Balik-Ati and Modern Tribal groups contest, Kaean-an sa Plasa, Ati-Atihan product showcase, pilgrims’ mass and traditional religious procession and paeapak or pahilot are part of the much-anticipated celebration of the most renowned Ati-Atihan Festival..
Kalibo - Close to 250 police personnel from the regional headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deployed for this year’s Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival.
Aklan provincial police director Senior Superintendent Epifanio Bragais, Jr. has requested the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) for additional police force to implement the operation plans for tight security during the festival.
Bragais said the APPO will establish nine community police assistance centers (compacts) in the capital town of Kalibo to ensure the safety and security of tourists, devotees and revelers and keep the traffic flow smooth throughout the main streets of this town.
APPO will also put up additional checkpoints and chokepoints to maintain police visibility during the weeklong Ati-Atihan festival.
Bragais stressed that the augmentation force from the PRO-6 and the Philippine Army and the 200-strong APPO personnel deployed will be on alert to guard thousands of visitors, both foreign and local, expected to join the renowned Ati-Atihan festival in honor of Senor Sto. Nino.
Also, the Kalibo police auxiliary, volunteers, reservists and communication groups served as force multipliers for the anti-criminality and peace and order campaign of the PNP.
The festival, slated on January 10 to 16, features the traditional Ati-Atihan contest, paeapak or pahilot, search for Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan, Hala Bira Ati-Atihan nights, Day of the Drums, religious procession, nine days novena, pilgrims’ mass, product showcase and exhibits, blessing of children and dawn penitential procession, Higante and Aklan Festivals Parade and Kaean-an sa Plaza.
No. : 2011-01-03 Security plans for Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival in place
The Aklan Police Provincial Office is ready to implement the security plans for the famous Kalibo Ati-Atihan festival in honor of Senor Sto. Nino starts January 10-16, 2010.
Senior Superintendent Epifanio Bragais, Jr. said the Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) has presented its security plans at the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) today.
Some 250 policemen from PRO-6 would be fielded in strategic areas to help maintain order around the town of Kalibo and to ensure the security of devotees, tourists and revelers of the religious festival.
Bragais also bared the additional security such as auxiliary police force and volunteers are prepared for the upcoming Ati-Atihan events slated January 10 to 16, 2011.
”Aside from the PNP, the local Philippine Army personnel and reservists will also be deployed for the strict implementation of security measures,” Bragais said.
In the past Ati-Atihan festivals, the police set-up checkpoints and community police assistance centers to provide tight security for thousands of revelers and guests. Bragais said the security preparations are now in place since the APPO through the Kalibo police station have already met with the festival peace and order committee for the security, traffic and peace and order plans.
Meanwhile, festival organizer Kalibo Sto. Nino Foundation, Inc. (KASAFI) is busy preparing a series of colorful and festive activities to attract devotees and tourists next year.
Higante contest and Aklan Festivals Parade, search for Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan, Hala Bira Ati-Atihan Nights, festival exhibits, Balik-Ati and Modern Tribal groups contest, Kaean-an sa Plasa, Ati-Atihan product showcase, pilgrims’ mass and traditional religious procession and paeapak or pahilot are part of the much-anticipated celebration of the most renowned Ati-Atihan Festival..
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