Safety first: Precautions for the citizens of Cavite

With the recent alarming shootings happening around Cavite, it’s best to know how to keep safe and avoid causing panic—both online and offline.

• •  Be wary of statements posted on social media. These alleged shooting reports may come from word of mouth or moments of panic, rather than rational fact-checking.
• •  Don’t spread panic by giving in to fake news. Think critically when sharing pictures or videos with sensitive content. One instance was earlier today when a robbery incident was mistaken for a riding-in-tandem shooting.
• •  Either on social media or in person, refrain from making jokes. Remember this is a sensitive and ongoing community threat, so motorcycle jokes are hardly a laughing matter.
• •  Keep your wits about you when walking outside. Keep your eyes off your phone and on your surroundings—also, walk on the sidewalk, not on the road.
• •  Be wary of motorcycles that don’t follow the Sangguniang Panglungsod’s Resolution No. 153-s-2017 prohibiting the concealment drivers’ and passengers’ faces and going past the 40 km/hour speed limit.
• •  Notify your family or friends if you arrived home safely. A simple “I’m okay/home” text goes a long way these days.
• •  Choose the safest route when going home, even if it costs a little more than the usual. Your safety matters more than your money.
• •  Avoid dark sidewalks where there’s little to no people.
• •  As per DLSU-D’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management – Safety and Security Manual (available in the portal) on firearms and deadly weapons:
  • •  Individuals seen with firearms and other deadly weapons shall be notified not to enter the University or leave the University.
  • •  Initiate evacuation and notify everybody to stay out of the area.
  • •  Wait for the proper authorities to arrive.

Be updated on following pages:

• •  Mayor Pidi Barzaga (Dasmariñas),
• •  Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi (Imus)
• •  The City Government of Bacoor.

Emergency hotlines of Dasmariñas City Police:

• •  PNP Chief – (046) 416- 2213
• •  PNP PCP 1 – Walter Mart – (046) 432-1720
• •  PNP PCP 2 – San Esteban – (046) 416-2224
• •  PNP PCP 3 – Salawag – (046) 506-2091
• •  PNP PCP 4 – Paliparan – (046) 506-0717
• •  PNP Station – Police Clearance – (046) 416- 2924
• •  PNP Sub Station – Paul Hospital – (046) 416-2214
• •  Imus – (046) 875-4322
• •  Bacoor – (046) 438-1548

Emergency hotlines of hospitals in Dasmariñas:

• •  De La Salle University Medical Center (DLSUMC) – (046) 481 8000
• •  Paul Hospital – (02) 843 0045 / (046) 416 3877
• •  Dasmariñas City Medical Center- (046) 483 9000
• •  Asia Medic Family Hospital & Medical Center – (046) 416 1110
• •  EAC Medical Center-Cavite – (046) 850 2037
• •  Pagamutan ng Dasmarinas – (046) 435 0180
• •  Metro South Medical Center – (046) 477 1743