Philippine National Police (PNP) Negros Island Region (NIR) director, Police Chief Superintendent Edmund Gonzales, said police are focused on sealing areas of NIR following the recent terror attack in Marawi City.
He said the Visayas region is close to Mindanao and the PNP and other government troopers should be 100 percent prepared.
He also urged locals to be vigilant at all times.
“Be aware and be prepared,” Gonzales noted.
In regard to those fleeing the conflict-ridden area, he confirmed government agencies will attend to their needs.
The regional police official said they are still validating the number of families that have already entered NIR./WDJ