Cop chief assures safety of Korean students

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines – Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat, Bulacan police acting director, has assured the safety of South Korean students in the province.

Caramat held a dialogue with Korean students on Friday and discussed the role of the police in keeping communities safe.

The dialogue was initiated in the aftermath of the kidnappping of Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo from his residence in Angeles City in Pampanga and killing inside the Philippine National Police headquarters at Camp Crame allegedly by police officers.

Caramat said he condemns the incident even as he promised that he would not tolerate any wrongdoing by policemen.

He also reminded the Koreans to be vigilant and immediately report any untoward incident to the police.

In Angeles City, Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan ordered the creation of a special desk at the city hall to address the concerns of South Korean residents and tourists.