PNP: No untoward incidents, just heavier traffic in shift to Alert Level 1

Joint military and police forces conduct Commission on Elections checkpoints at midnight Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 along Imelda Avenue in Cainta, Rizal as preparation for the May national elections.

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MANILA, Philippines — With Metro Manila and 38 other LGUs on Alert Level 1, the Philippine National Police observed more foot and vehicular traffic as it heightened its monitoring of social activities in public areas.

Police Gen. Dionardo Carlos, PNP chief, said in a statement sent to reporters that the first day of implementation of the loosest alert level was "generally peaceful, with no untoward incident reported."

In its monitoring of the movement of people, the PNP also said it observed a heavier traffic flow in areas under Alert Level 1 with more private vehicles going out to the streets and public transport is now allowed to carry passengers in full capacity.

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