Cops ready for Miss U 2017 event: Mindanao Tapestry

The Davao City Police Office said security and traffic measures are all set for Mindanao’s Tapestry of the Miss Universe 2017 pageant.

In a press briefing on Wednesday, January 4, DCPO Spokesperson P/SI Catherine dela Rey said they have already coordinated with other agencies to ensure smooth traffic and strict security measures in Davao City and in various areas that the candidates would visit.

“Everyone does not want the event to cause discomfort to the riding public, to the commuters. So we have to do the proper coordination and make it as smooth as possible for both the contestants and for the usual commuters who ply the roads. That’s what we will do,” she said.

dela Rey added that they are coordinating with the officials of Davao International Airport for the candidates’ arrival.

Meanwhile, Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) spokesperson P/SI Andrea dela Cerna said they had not detected any threats that may disturb the Mindanao Tapestry.

“However, our region remains on high alert,” she said.

The police officials also wanted everyone to cooperate with them to ensure the security.

“Public vigilance, as well as adequate law enforcement, will guarantee the safety of the beauty contestants here,” dela Cerna explained.

The officials were also briefed by the organizers that the candidates have limited activities and that security arrangements are better off as far as the police is concerned.

““We have been briefed that in no case na meron silang lakad na on their own. Wala silang time to do their own thing like shopping and the personal stuff,” she added.

Dela Cerna added that the police personnel had undergone refresher course before they were assigned to secure the Miss Universe pageant.

Meanwhile, more than 200 candidates from different countries will be joining the Miss Universe 2017 and that candidates visited several tourist destinations in the country, including those in Davao, Baguio, Vigan, Cebu and Batangas.

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