Manila, March 23 -- The Eastern Police District (EPD) has established an all-female checkpoint to promote gender equality among its personnel.

The checkpoint started Friday and is located at Urbano Velasco Avenue in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, according to a news release over the weekend.

The deployment is divided into two schedules: 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

An all-female checkpoint "is one way of recognizing the role of women in law enforcement operation which play a vital role in contributing and improving community relations for public safety and security," EPD Acting Director Col. Villamor Tuliao said.

He added that stronger relationship with communities can lead to increased trust and cooperation.

The establishment of...