MANILA, Philippines - A list of guidelines for the public to follow while Mindanao is under martial law has been released by the city government of Davao City.
This came a day after Davao City mayor and presidential daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio revised her earlier declaration putting the city “on lockdown” to a “hold-and-secure situation” following her father’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
In a televised news briefing in Davao City on Wednesday, May 24, Duterte-Carpio said: ”Mula sa lockdown, we have changed the situation to a hold-and-secure situation.”
"We are preventing violence from erupting inside the city. We are preventing violence from entering Davao City. We are discouraging travel to and from Davao City if it's not an urgent matter to attend to,” Duterte-Carpio added.
Following the clash between Philippine Military and Maute Group in Marawi City, President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Tuesday, May 23, martial law in the entire island of Mindanao, which is set to run for 60 days. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abel made the announcement during a news conference in Moscow on Tuesday.
According to a Malacañang official, the imposition of martial law on Mindanao aims to “suppress lawless violence and rebellion and for public safety.”
Here’s the list of guidelines for Davao residents.
General
1. We will implement a “Hold and Secure” method in ensuring the security of our people.
2. Call 911 immediately to report suspicious-looking persons, materials and actions by group of persons.
3. Exercise prudence in planning your activities.
Travel
4. Travel to and from Davao City is discouraged, as well as in other places in Mindanao, unless there is an urgent matter that needs to be attended to.
5. Do not leave your residence if you do not have business or matters to attend outside.
6. Traveling via motorcycle convoys is discouraged.
Crowded places, churches and concerted activities
7. Avoid crowded places.
8. Religious activities are encouraged to be conducted during daytime. Muslims observing Ramadan are encouraged to hold their activities inside mosques and residences.
9. All rallies and large-group activities should have permits from the local government.
Checkpoints
10. Ensure that you have updated vehicle registration papers, and driver’s licenses.
11. Ensure that you have valid and existing licenses for your guns [License to Own and Posses Firearm (“LTOPF”) and Permit to Carry (“PTC”)].
12. Cooperate with the AFP and PNP personnel conducting checkpoints.
13. Familiarize yourself with the contents of your own baggage. Do not accept baggage from strangers.
14. In the conduct of checkpoints, turn off your headlights and turn on your overhead lights during inspection.
15. Allow the inspectors to smoothly make the inspections.
16. Always bring a valid personal identification document.
Minors and evenings
17. Minors are extremely discouraged to go out of their residences except when accompanied by adults.
18. Avoid going out late at night and consuming excessive alcohol.
19. Buddy system is encouraged to those who work at night especially during travel to and from work.
20. We encourage that you conduct your personal activities in the daytime.
21. Loitering in all areas is discouraged.
Personal belongings
22. Do not leave bags and other personal belongings unattended.
23. Do not leave your cars unattended for a long time.
24. Do not retain large sums of money in your residences.
Business establishments and schools
25. Business establishments and schools are required to create emergency plans for their respective premises.
26. Business establishments and schools are encouraged to invest in private security, modern security equipment and fire extinguishing equipment.
27. Do not retain large sums of money in your premises.
28. Schools are encouraged to implement tighter security measures by properly screening guests.
Tourists and tourism activities
29. Tourists are discouraged from going to areas that are not included among the main tourism areas of the city.
30. Always bring with you your passports and other proofs of identification.
--Mini, The Summit Express
This came a day after Davao City mayor and presidential daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio revised her earlier declaration putting the city “on lockdown” to a “hold-and-secure situation” following her father’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
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| The crisis in Malawi City prompted President Duterte to put the entire island of Mindanao under martial law. PHOTO CREDIT: Rt.com |
"We are preventing violence from erupting inside the city. We are preventing violence from entering Davao City. We are discouraging travel to and from Davao City if it's not an urgent matter to attend to,” Duterte-Carpio added.
Following the clash between Philippine Military and Maute Group in Marawi City, President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Tuesday, May 23, martial law in the entire island of Mindanao, which is set to run for 60 days. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abel made the announcement during a news conference in Moscow on Tuesday.
According to a Malacañang official, the imposition of martial law on Mindanao aims to “suppress lawless violence and rebellion and for public safety.”
Here’s the list of guidelines for Davao residents.
General
1. We will implement a “Hold and Secure” method in ensuring the security of our people.
2. Call 911 immediately to report suspicious-looking persons, materials and actions by group of persons.
3. Exercise prudence in planning your activities.
Travel
4. Travel to and from Davao City is discouraged, as well as in other places in Mindanao, unless there is an urgent matter that needs to be attended to.
5. Do not leave your residence if you do not have business or matters to attend outside.
6. Traveling via motorcycle convoys is discouraged.
Crowded places, churches and concerted activities
7. Avoid crowded places.
8. Religious activities are encouraged to be conducted during daytime. Muslims observing Ramadan are encouraged to hold their activities inside mosques and residences.
9. All rallies and large-group activities should have permits from the local government.
Checkpoints
10. Ensure that you have updated vehicle registration papers, and driver’s licenses.
11. Ensure that you have valid and existing licenses for your guns [License to Own and Posses Firearm (“LTOPF”) and Permit to Carry (“PTC”)].
12. Cooperate with the AFP and PNP personnel conducting checkpoints.
13. Familiarize yourself with the contents of your own baggage. Do not accept baggage from strangers.
14. In the conduct of checkpoints, turn off your headlights and turn on your overhead lights during inspection.
15. Allow the inspectors to smoothly make the inspections.
16. Always bring a valid personal identification document.
Minors and evenings
17. Minors are extremely discouraged to go out of their residences except when accompanied by adults.
18. Avoid going out late at night and consuming excessive alcohol.
19. Buddy system is encouraged to those who work at night especially during travel to and from work.
20. We encourage that you conduct your personal activities in the daytime.
21. Loitering in all areas is discouraged.
Personal belongings
22. Do not leave bags and other personal belongings unattended.
23. Do not leave your cars unattended for a long time.
24. Do not retain large sums of money in your residences.
Business establishments and schools
25. Business establishments and schools are required to create emergency plans for their respective premises.
26. Business establishments and schools are encouraged to invest in private security, modern security equipment and fire extinguishing equipment.
27. Do not retain large sums of money in your premises.
28. Schools are encouraged to implement tighter security measures by properly screening guests.
Tourists and tourism activities
29. Tourists are discouraged from going to areas that are not included among the main tourism areas of the city.
30. Always bring with you your passports and other proofs of identification.
--Mini, The Summit Express
