CABANATUAN CITY – The Christmas and New Year celebrations in Nueva Ecija have both been generally peaceful and safe following initiatives to tame down use of illegal firecrackers and guns in revelries, police said Wednesday.
Nueva Ecija police director Col. Ferdinand Germino attributed the peaceful celebrations to the police’s close collaboration with various stakeholders such as government agencies, non-government organizations, local government units and the community.
Among the interventions initiated by the police, Germino said, were strategic redeployment of personnel, surprise inspections on establishments and firecrackers selling areas, as well as regular visitation to cities and municipalities to provide guidelines to local police efforts.
Germino said they also stepped up conduct of search against illegal firearms, inspired the surrender of loose firearms through the implementation of Oplan Katok, among others.
“The unwavering support and collaboration of all sectors were instrumental in achieving a peaceful and orderly holiday season. NEPPO extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Nueva Ecija,” Germino said.
