Nearly 3,000 police to secure Mimaropa during Undas

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Nearly 3,000 police officers will be deployed across Mimaropa to secure cemeteries, transport hubs and other public areas during All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2).

The MIMAROPA police are implementing security measures in more than 200 cemeteries, memorial parks and columbaria, as well as churches, major roads, tourist destinations and transportation terminals.

“Our priority is to ensure that families can pay their respects to their departed loved ones in a safe and peaceful environment,” said Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz, MIMAROPA regional police director. 

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He urged the public to remain vigilant, follow safety regulations, and cooperate with authorities, noting that keeping the observance safe was a shared responsibility.

Police advised families visiting cemeteries to keep children within sight, establish a meeting point in case family members become separated, secure valuables, and follow cemetery rules and police instructions.

Motorists were also urged to inspect their vehicles before traveling, plan their routes, allow extra travel time and avoid distracted or impaired driving.

Residents leaving their homes for cemetery visits or travel were advised to lock doors and windows, switch off unnecessary electrical appliances, and take precautions to protect their properties.

The deployment aims to maintain peace and order and help families commemorate their departed loved ones safely in Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan./coa