Davao City police report zero incidents during Undas 2026
Nearly 175,000 cemetery visitors observed All Saints' and All Souls' Day without any recorded incident, according to the Davao City Police Office.
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) recorded no incidents during its security operations for All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day this year, according to NewsLine Philippines.
Police said 174,807 people visited cemeteries across Davao City during the Undas 2026 observance, which the DCPO secured under the leadership of Police Colonel Peter Madria.
A total of 556 Philippine National Police personnel were deployed for the operation. They were supported by 136 personnel from augmenting units, including Task Force Davao, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Another 1,232 members of advocacy groups worked with authorities to support safety measures in the city's cemeteries, the report said.
According to the DCPO, the security measures were carried out in coordination with local government units, partner agencies and the city's safety and security cluster. These included increased police visibility and crowd management to keep the observance orderly.
Madria thanked the personnel, partner agencies, advocacy groups and the public who took part. He credited the result to operational readiness, cooperation among agencies and strong partnership with the community.
The report framed the incident-free observance as a shared achievement, noting that keeping the peace during large public gatherings depends on cooperation between institutions and residents, not on the police alone.
Why it matters for Davao
The incident-free Undas means families in Davao City were able to visit their departed loved ones safely, and the joint police, agency and volunteer deployment may serve as a model for other large public gatherings in the city.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by NewsLine Philippines. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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