MANILA, Jan. 31 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. ordered all unit commanders to coordinate with school officials in their areas to tackle public safety issues and implement necessary anti-crime programs.

This came after the Department of Education (DepEd) sought the PNP's assistance in securing schools in the wake of various incidents that threatened the safety of learners and disrupted classes.

"Inatasan po ng ating Chief PNP Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. yung ating mga field commanders to directly coordinate doon sa mga eskuwelahan doon sa kani-kanilang lugar para alamin kung ano yung mga security concerns nila at kung paano makakatulong ang PNP para mas lalo paigtingin sa loob at labas ng mga eskuwelahan (T...