Western Visayas Cops on Full Alert for Martial Law Anniversary

The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) has placed Western Visayas on full alert ahead of the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on Sept. 21, deploying 5,155 personnel across the region. The alert took effect at 5 p.m. Sunday and will remain until 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. This measure is aimed at preparing for potential disturbances or protests during a historically sensitive period marked by the declaration of Martial Law. The police stated they are intensifying monitoring and intelligence gathering to maintain peace and order in the region. Martial law in the Philippines has been declared in the past during periods of political and social unrest, and its anniversary often becomes a focal point for discussions and protests concerning government policies and historical interpretations. Memories of human rights abuses under past military regimes, in particular, remain deeply ingrained in parts of the population. The current alert status is considered a precautionary measure to ensure public order and citizen safety, given this historical context. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo