THE Philippine National Police (PNP) doused fears of a possible terror attack in Manila similar to the bombings in Jakarta, Indonesia, that killed at least seven people, saying security agencies have tightened their watch on port and airports to prevent foreign terrorists from slipping into the country.

PNP spokesman Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor told reporters in Camp Crame in Quezon City on Saturday that intelligence agents are working round the clock gathering information and monitoring perceived threat groups.

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