PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) -- The City Council urged intensification of security measures in Puerto Princesa City during the opening of classes to ensure the safety of students as the new academic calendar starts on August 29.

Councilor Victor Oliveros requested on August 21, the intensification of security measures through the Philippine National Police (PNP) Puerto Princesa as well as the implementation of the anti-bullying act in schools through increasing student awareness.

"Niri-request natin na i-intensify ang pag-observe at paigtingin sa ating mga lansangan dahil umpisa na ng pasukan at alam naman natin na marami tayong estudyante. Maganda na ang visibility ng ating kapulisan at other multiplying forces ng ating community para sa kasiguraduhan ng safety ng ating mga mag-aaral," he said.

The presence of police will help to avoid unwanted incidents that usually happen outside the school premises, he added. 

Even though no reports have yet been received on security threats, Oliveros said the resolution will help ensure the safety of students in the city.

"Ito rin ay para sa kapanatagan din ng loob ng ating mga magulang na nagpapaaral ng kanilang mga anak," he added. (RPG/PIA MIMAROPA - Palawan)