Bomb experts from the Explosive Ordnance Division of the Philippine National Police have started a series of lectures on bomb awareness in all police stations, business houses, and schools throughout the province.

SPO4 Hilbert Arinaza, police provincial intelligence unit chief, said the lectures aim to make participants aware of the danger posed by explosives and what to do in case of emergencies. Arinaza said the information drive is only part of the ongoing campaign of the PNP to strengthen security measures in places vulnerable to terroristic activities.

He said the PNP has intensified security measures in bus terminals and seaports throughout the province.

Policemen have been posted in the seaports and wharves to conduct baggage searches.

Effective Aug. 11 the Air Transportation Office ordered all airports in the country to step up security measures following the bomb threat at Heathrow airport in London.

Dumaguete City airport aviation security supervisor, SPO1 Zosimo Umbal, said the measures include banning passengers from bringing toothpastes, gels, lotion, and mineral water and placing them in the check-baggage along with lighters, laptops, and knives. These items can be used to make explosives by mixing them with other chemicals, Umbal said.*RG

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