Davao City police report no major incidents as 174,807 visit cemeteries for Undas

No major incidents were recorded in Davao City during this year's observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, as 174,807 people visited cemeteries to honour their departed relatives, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said, according to Mindanao Times.

DCPO director PCOL Peter B. Madria attributed the peaceful observance to thorough operational preparation, a strong police presence and cooperation from the community over the several days of Undas 2026.

"The incident-free observance reflects the importance of operational readiness, inter-agency collaboration, and strong community partnership in ensuring public safety," Madria said. He also thanked security personnel, volunteer advocacy groups and the public.

Police said safety measures and crowd control were put in place at both public and private cemeteries, working with local government units, partner agencies and the city's safety and security cluster.

The deployment involved 556 Philippine National Police officers, joined by 136 personnel from Task Force Davao, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fire Protection. Another 1,232 members of community advocacy groups helped watch crowd movement, direct traffic and enforce security checks at cemetery entrances.

Although Undas operations have ended, the DCPO said its units will stay on heightened alert to maintain peace and order throughout the city.