PNP orders cops out of Taal danger zone by Thursday
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered police officers deployed within Taal Volcano's 14-kilometer danger zone to leave by Thursday, January 23.
Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, stated that the Police Regional Office 4-A was given 48 hours to conduct a final sweep to ensure no residents remain inside the danger zone.
The directive is based on advisories from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and Phivolcs regarding the deteriorating situation around Taal Volcano.
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