BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office based here reported a 12 percent decrease in crimes during the observance of “Undas” from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Police recorded only 22 incidents this year compared to the 25 in the same period last year. Police Col. Rainerio de...
CEBU CITY – Through public cooperation and coordination of various government agencies, the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in Region 7 was generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) said. The enforcement of strict security measures would have not...
TACLOBAN CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Rey Cumigad said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in Eastern Visayas were generally peaceful. CUMIGAD (PRO-8 FB) Cumigad attributed the peaceful observance of the two annual occasions to PRO-8’s steadfast dedication to public safety and community...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Police said All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in the Ilocos region were generally peaceful. EVANGELISTA (FB) Ilocos police chief Police Brig. Gen. Lou F. Evangelista, speaking during the regular Monday flag raising ceremony in this camp on Monday, Nov. 4, said no...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day were generally peaceful in Western Visayas. PRO-6 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky said there was no major incident during "Undas" and cited operating units for maintaining peace and order. PEOPLE...
CEBU CITY – Seeing spirits may be a hair-raising experience for others, but for this 66-year-old “mananabtan” (prayer leader) who has been living inside one of the biggest cemeteries here , it is just a normal occurrence. MARIA Shirly Lausa prays in front of a grave inside the Carreta...
BACOLOD CITY – A 56-year-old laborer was allegedly stabbed to death by his nephew during a heated argument over a fenced portion of a rented lot in Sitio Ema, Barangay Camangcamang, Isabela, Negros Occidental on All Saints’ Day. Police identified the victim as Lambrito Sarimong. A 56-year-old...
BATANGAS CITY – Two barangay tanods or watchmen were killed and six others were injured after a jeepney crashed into them in Barangay Tulo, this city, on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1. Police identified the fatalities as Jocelyn Claro Macatangay, 49, and Arnold Ebora Calaluan, 49, watchmen of...
BACOLOD CITY – A 28-year-old man drowned after saving his relative during a family outing in a resort in Sitio Batang, Barangay Talaban, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on All Saints’ Day. A 28- year-old man drowned after saving his relative during a family outing in Barangay Talaban,...
BAGUIO CITY – Police Brig. Gen. David Peredo Jr., Police Regional Office-Cordillera chief, reported a generally peaceful “Undas” in the Cordillera region. BRIG. Gen. David Peredo Jr., Police Regional Office-Cordillera chief, visits the Tactical Operations Center of the Baguio City Police...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard-northern Negros Occidental has recorded 22,697 passengers who have travelled in the northern part of the province for “Undas.” PASSENGERS traveling for ‘Undas’ disembark at the Pulupandan port in Negros Occidental. (Photo courtesy of PCG-northern...
BUTUAN CITY – Police said All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the Caraga region were generally peaceful. Police Regional Office 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said no untoward incidents were recorded in major cemeteries, seaports, airports,...
