THE POLICE Regional Office (PRO) XI reported a “generally peaceful and orderly” Christmas celebration across Davao Region as the “Ligtas Paskuhan 2025” security campaign remains in full effect.
Based on the Quicklook Data as of 6 a.m. covering Dec. 16 to 25, PRO XI deployed a total of 2,621 police personnel to ensure public safety during the Christmas season. This included 1,234 deployed PNP personnel, 415 augmentation forces, and 972 advocacy group members assigned across the region.
To assist travelers and commuters, PRO XI also activated motorist assistance hubs, manned by 278 deployed PNP personnel, 60 augmentation units, and 84 advocacy group members, with a total strength of 422 personnel.
Additional deployments were strategically positioned in key public areas, including 264 personnel in transportation hubs, 330 in tourist destinations, 1,227 in places of worship, and 378 in places of convergence, ensuring police visibility and immediate response throughout Region XI.
PRO XI director Brig Gen Leon Victor Rosete said the region recorded zero incidents related to firecrackers and stray bullets, and no major crimes such as murder, homicide, rape, robbery, or carnapping, reflecting the effectiveness of preventive security measures and intensified police presence.
As part of simultaneous anti-criminality law enforcement operations, PRO XI recorded 58 anti-illegal drug operations, the arrest of 63 wanted persons, 11 illegal gambling operations, the recovery of 18 loose firearms, and 11 other police operations conducted during the monitoring period.
Rosete attributed the positive peace and order situation to the dedication of police personnel and the strong cooperation of the community. Further, he assured that security operations will remain in full force until the end of the holiday season, encouraging everyone to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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