Davao police chiefs inspect cemeteries, bus terminal for Undas security
Regional and city police heads checked deployments at major cemeteries and the DCOTT on October 31 as crowds gathered for All Saints' and All Souls' Day.
The top police officials in Davao Region personally inspected major cemeteries and the city's main bus terminal in Davao City on Saturday, October 31, to check security arrangements for the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day observances, according to Mindanao Times.
PBGEN Benigno L. Guzman, regional director of Police Regional Office XI (PRO XI), and PCOL Peter B. Madria, chief of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), led the on-site inspections under "Oplan Ligtas Undas 2026."
The joint inspection covered several high-density sites: the Wireless Public Cemetery, Forest Lake Memorial Park in Ma-a, Davao Memorial Park, Manila Memorial Park, the Roman Catholic Public Cemetery, and the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT).
According to the officers, the visits were meant to confirm that deployed personnel were ready, assess the security measures already in place, and keep police highly visible as large numbers of visitors, commuters and motorists moved around the city.
Guzman said PRO XI remains focused on maintaining peace and order throughout the holiday through strategic police presence and close coordination with other agencies at all places where the public gathers.
The DCPO, for its part, urged the public to stay alert, follow cemetery rules, and promptly report safety concerns or suspicious activity to officers stationed at police assistance hubs.
Why it matters for Davao
Residents visiting cemeteries or travelling through DCOTT during Undas can expect visible police deployments and can seek help at police assistance hubs if they encounter safety concerns.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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