Cebu City Police Office spokesperson Lt. Col. Ma. Theresa Macatangay. (File photo) CEBU CITY - The local police here on Thursday advised cause-oriented groups and supporters of candidates who lost in the May 9 national and local elections not to violate the laws and ordinances if they decide to stage protest rallies. Lt. Col. Ma. Theresa Macatangay, Cebu City police's spokesperson, told reporters that local cops will secure areas where the rallyists will converge to protest the outcome of the recently concluded elections. "First of all, let me explain that our preparation for the security (aspect) is only for the purpose of ensuring order in our locality. It is not intended to suppress their rights to express anything they want to say. But as your law enforcer, we only want to impart to these groups, they should not commit any crimes or any violations like vandalizing private properties or public properties, or hampering the flow of traffic," Macatangay said. The police r