BUTUAN CITY—A team of police, military and coastguard personnel is helping secure the annual surfing competition on Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, later this month.
At least 163 policemen, 21 Philippine Army soldiers and eight Philippine Coast Guard personnel will man the dedicated security team throughout the duration of the international surfing tournament, slated on the third week of the month, said Police Chief Supt. Rolando B. Felix, Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) director.
Felix said the team will complement local security forces under the Task Force Siargao headed by local and provincial officials.
Known as the country's surfing mecca, Siargao's annual surfing tournament attracts thousands of foreign and domestic tourists, including competitors from Australia, Indonesia, Japan and the United States of America.
Local security preparations will be headed by Mayor Jaime P. Rosillon of General Luna, where the famous Cloud Nine surfing break is located, and the Surigao del Norte Provincial Tourism office, officials said.
Felix said the security preparation is meant to "ensure the safety and well-being of the competitors and tourists as well."
"We are doubling all security efforts. In fact reserved forces are on standby and are ready to be mobilized to ensure a zero crime incident during the event,” the police official said. (PNA/Noel B. Nalzaro)
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