PNP downgrades to ‘heightened alert’ day after Senate shootings

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has downgraded its alert level status to “heightened alert” a day after the shootings in the Senate. Some armed individuals allegedly tried to enter the chamber through the second floor on Wednesday night, but were stopped by the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, who reportedly fired several warning shots. In the hours afterwards, the PNP raised its alert level status to “full alert” amid the tension. READ: PNP on full alert after gunshots heard at Senate In a statement on Thursday, the PNP said, “The alert level status of all PNP offices […]... Keep on reading: PNP downgrades to ‘heightened alert’ day after Senate shootings

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer