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PNP to pull out cops from Taal danger zone
Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel deployed within the 14-kilometer danger zone around Taal Volcano will begin pulling out on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
The order, announced by PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, mandates Police Regional Office 4-A (Calabarzon) to conduct a final sweep within 48 hours to ensure no residents remain in the danger zone.
This withdrawal is based on continuous advisories from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (Phivolcs) regarding the deteriorating situation.
Approximately 13,000 police personnel have been rotationally deployed in areas affected by the volcano's eruption.
While PNP personnel will relocate beyond the danger zone, they will continue to ensure peace and order and the security of affected residents.
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