This year’s observance of “Undas” (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days) has been “peaceful and orderly” so far, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Sunday.
Nartatez said based on collated data from the ground as of Nov. 1, the PNP has not monitored incidents or threats in transportation hubs, cemeteries and other places of convergence.
“The security measures for Undas 2025 does not end on the planning and deployment of our uniformed personnel,” he said in a news release. “We have to make sure that the security plan is properly implemented and necessary security adjustments are done depending on the situation on the ground.”
The PNP chief said he personally monitors the situation through the reports collated at the Camp Crame national headquarters in Quezon City.
“We are continuously monitoring the situation on the ground and with the dedication of our personnel and counterparts from other government agencies, and with the cooperation of the public, we are on the right track of achieving that goal,” Nartatez said.
As early as Oct. 30, the PNP has sent out more than 50,000 officers as travel to the provinces began.
Of the total, 20,829 were deployed to 4,901 cemeteries, memorial parks and columbaria nationwide. These are augmented by village security officers, soldiers, personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard, other government organizations and volunteer groups.
Meanwhile, a total of 4,352 cops were deployed to 1,478 Motorists Assistance Centers across the country.
Nartatez said a sufficient number will remain at transportation hubs for the expected return of travelers to Metro Manila until Monday. (PNA)