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MANILA, Philippines – Security officials will provide air cover and deploy snipers on rooftops in addition to nearly 40,000 troops from the police and the army to protect Pope Francis during his visit Jan. 15 to 19, according to officials. “We are considering everything, his preferences, his personality, the crowds which will reach millions. That will serve as a challenge to us,” said Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor, spokesperson of the Philippine National Police. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado said the Philippine Air Force would provide round-the-clock air patrols to secure all routes and venues. All PAF helicopters and available assets will be deployed in Metro Manila and in Palo and Tacloban in Leyte province where the Pope will say a Mass for victims of Super Typhoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan) in 2013, according to the air force chief.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:13:52 +0000

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