Cagayan de oro: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) 10 (Northern Mindanao) on Wednesday began deploying teams in this city as part of preparations ahead of the Holy Week, an official announced. LTO-10 Director Nelson Manaloto stated that personnel are divided into mobile roadside units and those stationed at major transport terminals in this city.
According to Philippines News Agency, the operation is being conducted in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Philippine National Police, and local government units. Manaloto mentioned that help desks have already been set up in major terminals to assist commuters and that road safety seminars have been conducted for drivers and operators.
He added that on March 27, LTO-10 teams will inspect major bus terminals to ensure compliance with road safety standards. Meanwhile, the regional police will remain on heightened alert even after the Holy Week as it prepares for the "Ligtas SumVac" summer vacation campaign.
Regional police director, Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, said they will deploy more than 2,000 personnel, including augmented units from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Philippine Coast Guard.
