THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) is set to deploy a hundred-strong security force to oversee the Chinese New Year celebration at the Bucana Bridge starting February 14, 2026.
DCPO spokesperson Captain Hazel Caballero confirmed during the Davao peace and security press corps held at The Royal Mandaya Hotel on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, that the city police have finalized security preparations for the event.
A “soft deployment” will begin on Valentine’s Day to manage the initial crowds, in addition to other uniformed personnel assigned to maintain order in the surrounding areas.
Alongside the security rollout, the DCPO reminded the public regarding the city’s long-standing firecracker ban.
“We are praying for a successful and peaceful celebration,” Caballero said.
“We would like to remind everyone that fireworks are strictly prohibited under our city’s firecracker ban ordinance. Although there is already an official statement that no fireworks will be used during the event, we are maintaining strict monitoring.”
The local government continues to enforce the ban to ensure public safety and prevent fire-related injuries during major festivities.
