Negros cops on alert for Simbang Gabi

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The police forces in Negros Occidental have been on alert for the security of the public through the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” or dawn masses.

Senior Supt. Allan Guisihan, Negros Occidental Provincial Police director, said the Task Force Oplan Pamasko has made sure that security measures are in place in churches and areas around it to ensure peace and order during the holidays.

Guisihan urged the public to secure their households before leaving for church, and not give criminal elements the chance to carry out their illegal activities.