Aklan SP to form 'Task Force: Protect'

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan is eyeing the formation of task force to provide security in this resort island.

Provincial board member Jay Tejada, member of the committee on laws and ordinances, said Wednesday that the task force will be named "Task Force: Protect" and will include the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, and the local government, among others.

"The technical draft is still at the committee level. The legislation is aimed to provide necessary details for the rule of engagement of the task force," said Tejada.

The piece of legislation is being crafted to update Boracay's security amid global terrorism scare.