By Frances Pio
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Ipinag-utos ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) nitong Martes ang lahat ng transport operators na magpatupad ng security plans kasunod ng mga pagsabog sa ilang bahagi ng Mindanao.
“In view of the recent bombing incident which injured two people, all bus operators, rail system operators, bus terminal operators, and tollway operators are strongly advised to remain vigilant, and ensure the strict implementation of their approved Security Plan, especially those that pertain to Monitoring System and Access Control,” sinabi ng DOTr sa isang advisory.
Pagkatapos ay inatasan nito ang mga operator na gawin ang mga sumusunod upang maiwasan ang maulit ang mga katulad na insidente:
-Inspection and control of prohibited items that can be brought inside bus units;
-Stringent screening of passengers and baggage before boarding;
-Loading and unloading of passengers only in designated areas with screening;
-Deployment of security personnel, K9 units, and utilization of security equipment;
-Report immediately on suspicious passengers;
-Intelligence/information sharing with local and foreign counterparts;
-Enhance the provisions in the security plan regarding guidelines and procedures to counter bus attacks;
-Conduct drills & exercises as provided in the security plan; and
-Implement appropriate undertakings as provided in the respective security/contingency plans.