BOMBING MISSIONS FOR METRO MANILA. REVEALED!

The international news agency Associated Press has revealed that Zulkifli bin Hir, a long-wanted terrorist believed to be hiding in southern Mindanao, and the Abu Sayyaf have deployed militants for bombing missions in Metro Manila.

The targets of the supposed bombings were not specified and the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has not received reports on the plot.

Being a former media man myself, I know for a fact that the Associated Press wouwill not release a story like this without written basis.

But whether the plot is true or not, here again is my earlier blog on how to protect ourselves against terror attacks, with a few additional suggestions.

Wherever you are, be on the lookout for people acting suspiciously no matter how insignificant it may seem, including but not limited to:

Guys who are trembling and restless, and oftentimes perspiring, for no clear reason;

Men who keep on looking around the area or the building if you’re in one, again, for no obvious reason, while holding on tightly to a bag or package. If you see one, notify the first security guard you’ll see if you’re in a building or the first police officer or soldier you’ll bump into if you’re outdoors.

Packages or bags which have been left unattended for at least three minutes, especially if it’s concealed or stuffed in a not-so-noticeable spot in a crowded area;

DO NOT TOUCH any abandoned bag or package IN ANY MANNER whatsoever AND FOR WHATEVER REASON. Stay away from it as FAR AS POSSIBLE and warn the other people around you;

People with bags or packages who slowly walk towards the exit, then puts it down on the floor before rushing out;

Unusual odors, especially chemicals, from unlikely sources.

Cars or any other motor vehicle which will be parked at the most crowded spot, and then ABANDNED by the driver. Chances are, it’s a car bomb. Once you see any of these signs, look for the nearest guard or policeman/police outpost.

If you’re in a building, look for the nearest exit immediately and stay as close to it as possible. Whatever you’re doing, see to it that you look around once in a while so that you won’t be caught flat-footed in case of sudden trouble.

A common and favorite target of terrorists is crowded, or over-crowded, spots like LRT or MRT trains and stations or popular clubs and diners. Avoid getting into one as much as you can. If you have no other choice, stay as near as possible at the exit.

I had also proposed before in an earlier blog that regularly publishing the photos of known terrorists would be a big help since the people will know whom to look out for and avoid.

Make it a point to have the phone numbers of ALL POLICE STATIONS or other law enforcement agencies in your destination, and your community.

READ MORE about bombs and how to detect or avoid them, as well as terrorists and terrorism. And most of all, NEVER EVER FORGET TO PRAY for your safety and those of your loved ones 24 hours a day. 30