Manila, Jan. 6 -- Police units in Cebu and nearby areas have been ordered to carry out a strategic and well-coordinated deployment of personnel for the Sinulog Festival this month.

Police units were also directed to closely coordinate with local government units (LGUs) and other concerned agencies to maintain order and ensure the smooth conduct of festival-related activities.

"While our police forces in Metro Manila are busy implementing security measures for the Feast of Black Nazarene, we are also making sure that the same level of peace and order measures would be in place in Cebu for this another important religious activity," acting Philippine National Police chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement Tuesday.

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