Police tighten security at Poblacion Market ahead of Mindanao trade events
Davao City police and market security officials are coordinating surveillance and crowd control as foot traffic is expected to rise during two regional events.
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has stepped up security and operational readiness at Poblacion Market Central on C. Bangoy Street ahead of major regional events the city is set to host, according to Mindanao Times.
DCPO director PCOL Peter Bauzon Madria and PMAJ Robel Saavedra, commander of the San Pedro Police Station (PS 2), carried out a security assessment of the market on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Madria also met with Crisvic España, head security officer of the market, to coordinate surveillance, crowd control and joint safety measures. The preparations are for the Mindanao Development Forum 2026 and the Farmers and Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Trade Expo 2026.
Police officials said the increased police presence and coordination between agencies are meant to keep the public safe, as more people are expected to pass through the area during the trade events.
The report did not give the dates of the two events or details on the number of personnel to be deployed.
Why it matters for Davao
Shoppers, vendors and commuters around Poblacion Market and C. Bangoy Street can expect a heavier police presence as the city prepares for larger crowds during the upcoming trade events.
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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