Saturday, June 04, 2005 (Philippines)

The Iloilo City Police Office will deploy men in school zones like the Iloilo National High School in La Paz (top) as the Department of Education-Iloilo Province (below) prepares for the opening of classes. (Sun.Star IloIlo/LABB Photo) THE Iloilo City Police Office has stepped up security measures in preparation for the opening of classes Monday. Senior Superintendent Norlito Bautista, city police director, said the city police force is implementing the "Oplan Balik Eskwela" to prevent crimes in school zones and other public places. [full story]