Abus mulling attacks on Negros tourist spots?
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – Police and the military have intensified security at top tourist destinations in the Negros Island Region following reports that Abu Sayyaf bandits are planning to stage kidnappings.
Lt. Col. Roderick Garcia of the Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion said they received information that the bandit group has been inquiring about the beach resorts and their locations in Negros Oriental.
Senior Superintendent William Señoron, Negros Occidental police director, said Philippine Navy assets and personnel have been deployed in Sipalay City, known for its white sand beaches and diving sites mostly owned by foreigners.
State security agencies, including the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police, will meet next week to discuss security plans.
Señoron said they would invite resort owners to the meeting.
Philippine Navy assets and personnel are currently stationed at a port in Sipalay City.
Tourist police officers backed by members of the regional public safety battalion are currently deployed at Sipalay resorts.
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