MANILA, Philippines — Security measures at the House of Representatives complex have been tightened after the deadly bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City last Sunday.<\/p>\n
In a memorandum from House Secretary General Reginald Velasco dated November 5, normal activities, including holiday celebrations of employees, would continue, but security policies would be strictly enforced.<\/p>\n
“As a precaution in view of the recent bombing of [MSU] in Marawi last 02 December 2023, the House of Representatives will enforce stringent security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone while inside the HRep premises,” Velasco said in the memorandum.<\/p>\n
Some of the policies which will strictly be enforced are the following:<\/p>\n
Suspicious persons or items can be reported to the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms or the Legislative Security Bureau through (02) 8931-5808, (02) 8931-4397, or (02) 8931-5001 local 7356.<\/p>\n
Four persons were killed while at least 50 others were wounded after a bomb exploded during a Catholic mass at the MSU Marawi City campus’ gymnasium on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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