MANILA, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced on Friday that it is enhancing the security in Davao City, the home city of President Rodrigo Duterte, including the seas around it due to "terrorism and other threats."
Army Maj. Ezra Balagtey, a spokesperson for the Eastern Mindanao Command, said in a statement that it is formally activating the Joint Task Force Haribon at a naval station in Panacan in Davao City.
Duterte's daughter, Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte Carpio is expected to grace Saturday's ceremony, Balagtey said.
"The JTF Haribon is activated amidst the changing security landscape in Davao City with the emergence of the place as the alternate seat of government and venue for international events," Balagtey said.
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