The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation that led to what it described as generally peaceful observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said that except for the fire that hit Bagbag cemetery in Quezon City, there was no major incident in any part of the country that affected the peaceful observance of “Undas”.
“There were also minor incidents but these did not affect or disrupt the peaceful and orderly observance of Undas. It is generally peaceful nationwide,” said Fajardo.
She attributed it to the preparations of the police and the cooperation of the public on the rules and regulations laid down by local authorities.
Fajardo said that the people who went to cemeteries, columbaria and memorial parks were alert and vigilant and had been assisting the local police forces in ensuring that they would be safe.
“We also would like to commend the participation of our force multipliers. They were of big help in all our preparations and implementation of security measures,” said Faajrdo.
Currently, their focus is the expected return of thousands of people to Metro Manila and other urban areas for the start of school and work.
Policemen were still instructed to secure commuters and motorists who are expected to hit the road starting Sunday, Nov. 3.
“Our heightened alert status will remain until midnight tomorrow (Nov 4),” said Fajardo.
And part of that security alert status, according to Fajardo, is to secure bus terminals, sea port and airport and even major thoroughfares.