{"id":19424,"date":"2026-04-01T23:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/?p=19424"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:44:22","slug":"pro3-top-cop-leads-inspection-of-bus-terminals-in-central-luzon-holy-week-security-intensified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/pro3-top-cop-leads-inspection-of-bus-terminals-in-central-luzon-holy-week-security-intensified\/","title":{"rendered":"PRO3 TOP COP LEADS INSPECTION OF BUS TERMINALS IN CENTRAL LUZON; HOLY WEEK SECURITY INTENSIFIED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">BY KEVIN GALANG<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">CAMP CAPTAIN JULIAN OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga &#8212; Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) director Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez on Wednesday personally inspected major bus terminals in Central Luzon to assess the readiness of police personnel and security measures amid the Holy Week travel rush.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">The Central Luzon top cop conducted on-site inspections focusing on security protocols, police deployment, and public assistance mechanisms to ensure safety in high-traffic areas.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">Mendez also boarded a bus to engage directly with drivers and passengers, promoting safe travel practices and strengthening police-community relations.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">The PRO3 chief said the inspections are complemented by heightened police visibility and security coverage in key areas such as transport terminals, malls, churches, and other convergence points.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">He said Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and Motorist Assistance Desks (MADs) have also been activated along major highways to provide immediate aid to travelers.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">To further ensure operational readiness, \u201cred teaming\u201d activities are being carried out across the region by area inspectors from the PRO3 Regional Staff under the supervision of the Command Group.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">These efforts aim to assess deployment, identify gaps, and promptly address any lapses on the ground.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">\u201cWe want our commuters to feel safe and secure. Kaya mahalaga ang personal nating pag-iinspeksyon upang masigurong maayos ang deployment at handa ang ating mga tauhan. We are also grateful for the support of our partner agencies and force multipliers in ensuring public safety not only this Holy Week but throughout the summer vacation,\u201d Mendez said.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">He emphasized that these proactive measures align with the Philippine National Police\u2019s Focused Agenda, particularly in enhancing police visibility, ensuring operational readiness, and strengthening community engagement during peak travel periods.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">With thousands of personnel deployed across Central Luzon, PRO3 remains committed to delivering its brand of service \u2014 \u201cPulis Central Luzon: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman\u201d \u2014 and ensuring a safe, orderly, and meaningful observance of Holy Week.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv3276395519ydpb6cda8cdmsonormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #1d1d1d;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY KEVIN GALANG &nbsp; CAMP CAPTAIN JULIAN OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga &mdash; Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) director Brig. 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