The Public Safety and Security Command Center here has partnered with the Interpol or the International Criminal Police Organization to intensify security measures in the city.
During the regular session of the city council, Col. Erwin Bernard Neri presented the security plans of the Task Force here to local officials, more than a week after the bombing killed at least 15 people and wounded 69 others at the night market in Roxas Avenue. Neri assumed the command on Thursday, September 8.
Women leaders from various groups light their candles to continue the call for justice for the victims of the Davao blast on Tuesday, September 13. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
A pregnant woman who was among the injured in the Davao bombing died Monday, evening.
Even children visit the memorial site of the Davao bombing along Roxas Avenue at different times of the day to light candles and offer flowers and prayers for the victims. As of Monday night, September 12 the death toll rose to 15 after massage therapist Vicenta Asperin who was six months pregnant died while in coma. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio challenged the new Task Force Davao commander Col. Erwin Bernard Neri to prevent bombing in the city for nine months.
Ironically, one of the suspects in the bombing here covered his face with a mask bearing a peace sign, police authorities said Wednesday, September 7.
The Task Force Davao will have Col. Erwin Bernard Neri as its new commander replacing Col. Henry Robinson.
Davao City Police Office spokesperson Senior Inspector Catherine Dela Rey said this is the fifth school to receive a bomb scare this week.
Various groups continue to flock the blast site of the Roxas night market bombing here four days after, offering flowers, lighting candles and saying their prayers for the victims and their families.
