A JOINT security force ensured the peaceful and orderly completion of the Archdiocesan Penitential Walk and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2025, which drew an estimated crowd of more or less 20,000 individuals.
Nearly 1,000 security personnel from various government agencies across the city were deployed on Saturday.
The security operation was spearheaded by the DCPO-Police Station 2 (San Pedro), with overall ground command provided by Police Major Emmanuel D. Manlatican. The police visibility operation began at 7:20 a.m. and continued until the activity ended.
Davao City Police Office spokesperson Captain Hazel Tuazon said the comprehensive security plan involved a total of 933 personnel from the city police office and various support units.
A combined force of 124 personnel from the PNP, including SWAT, NICA, and city mobile force companies, was on the ground.
They were significantly augmented by other crucial agencies: Task Force (TF) Davao with around 120 personnel, 535 from Civilian Security Unit (CSU), and 30 from Emergency Medical Services (EMS 911).
In addition to the personnel, the security teams utilized multiple mobile assets, including the PS2 patrol cars (M2587 and M19) and vehicles from City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) and TF Davao, to maintain a rapid response capability.
Tuazon said the security situation was observed to be peaceful and orderly.
She added that no major incidents were recorded, demonstrating the successful coordination between the Davao City Police Office, local government units, and military support from TF Davao.
