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Drones, DCPO personnel deployed for Undas 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) heightened its security measures for the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days (Undas 2025), deploying hundreds of personnel and activating aerial drone patrols across the city’s major cemeteries.

PCOL Mannan Caracas Muarip, the acting DCPO director, personally supervised the security operations over the two-day period, ensuring a safe and orderly commemoration for Davaoeños.

The DCPO also activated OPLAN: Eye in the Sky, which utilized aerial drone patrols to provide real-time monitoring of cemetery perimeters and adjacent areas to support ground personnel.

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, Muarip conducted on-site inspections and monitored security on Calinan Public Cemetery, Calinan Memorial Park, Mt. Apo Pryce Gas Gardens Davao, Mintal Public Cemetery, Toril Memorial Park, and Lubogan Public Cemetery, Toril Memorial Park, Forest Lake Memorial Park (Panacan and Maa), Bunawan Public Cemetery, Mandug Public Cemetery, Tibungco Public Cemetery, Davao Memorial Park, and Manila Memorial Park.

Muarip stressed that the success of the operation hinged on community cooperation. 

“While we gather in cemeteries to honor our departed loved ones, let us also remain vigilant and mindful of the homes and properties we leave behind. Your cooperation plays a vital role in maintaining a peaceful and secure Undas celebration—for our families and our communities,” he said.

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CEE reiterates guidelines for concessionaires on UNDAS

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

THE CITY Economic Enterprises reiterated the guidelines for vendors to operate from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 within the premises or the immediate vicinity of all cemeteries for the All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day remembrance.

CEE officer Atty Novelle Paragas said only those with a special mayor’s permit (SMP), which already had a cut-off last Oct. 15, are allowed to vend in the cemeteries.

All vendors are required to segregate trash and provide their own trash bag/bin in visible areas for biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and recyclable trash.

For utensils, food vendors may only offer non-plastic alternatives for spoons, forks, straws, stirrers, cups, and plates to customers.  Only sealed water bottles can be sold to consumers.

Paragas emphasized that vendor operations will be limited to 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily as the city imposes “No Overnight Stay” on public cemeteries.

Aside from SMP, all vendors and storekeepers must secure their respective Health Certificates/Cards and a Sanitary Permit from the City Health Office (CHO) before they can operate.

CLAYGO (Clean As You Go) practice is required for all, including the vendors and the visiting public. 

Strictly prohibited items include liquor and other intoxicating beverages, used clothing (Ukay-Ukay), any sharp objects such as knives, cutters, scissors, food with barbeque sticks/skewers, firecrackers, and other dangerous or disruptive items.

Vendors are assigned to specific spaces and should operate strictly within their designated areas. 

Cooking food and customer dining on the sidewalk, or selling along roadways, entrances, or other unauthorized locations, is strictly prohibited.

Paragas reiterated that vendors who violate the guidelines will be subject to immediate revocation of permits and confiscation of merchandise, without prejudice to other penalties that may be imposed. 

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DCOTT anticipates 80,000 daily passengers for Undas

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) is bracing for the expected 80,000 daily passenger influx for the upcoming All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day (Undas) observance.

Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security press briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 22, DCOTT manager Aisa Usop said they are expecting a significant surge starting this week.

“We are expecting the influx of passengers to reach 1,000 to 1,500 bus trips a day or more, which is equivalent to 50,000 to 80,000 passengers a day,” Usop stated. 

“We expect the passenger influx at the DCOTT terminal to possibly start this week—Friday, Saturday, Sunday—because most people have already filed for leave.”

Security culture and baggage reminders

To ensure a seamless travel experience, Usop reminded the public to strictly adhere to the city’s security ordinances, emphasizing the “culture of security.”

“Please do not bring all your belongings, as they might be left behind,” she advised. “We strictly implement the ordinance against leaving baggage or items unattended, whether inside the terminal or along the bus drive and path.”

Usop warned that security personnel would confiscate any unattended baggage and turn it over to the police. As a result, the travelers could experience inconvenience and delay as they attempt to retrieve their items.

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DCPO readies security for All Souls’ and Saints’ Day

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) is set to deploy more than 1,000 personnel to secure all cemeteries in the city during the observance of All Souls’ Day  and All Saints’ Day, widely known as “Undas.”

Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security Press briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 22, spokesperson Captain Hazel Tuazon announced that 1,192 personnel, comprising Davao City Police officers and police auxiliaries, will be deployed across 53 cemeteries from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2025.

“This number does not yet include the personnel we will deploy to ports, terminals, and tourist spots within our area of responsibility,” Tuazon added, emphasizing the comprehensive security coverage.

Tuazon stressed that the security efforts are in line with the mandate of DCPO chief Colonel Mannan Muarip to strictly monitor all areas, especially the borders, to curb illegal activities.

“For our efforts to succeed, everyone must be involved, not just our uniformed personnel, to maintain peace and order,” she stated.

Prohibitions inside cemeteries

The DCPO reminded the public about the long-standing rules and prohibitions that will be strictly implemented inside all cemeteries from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3: These include no clean-up or construction, and all cleaning, painting, and major maintenance of tombs must be completed before Oct. 30.

Prohibited Items: The DCPO is enforcing a strict ban on several items, including alcohol/liquor, videoke machines, gambling paraphernalia, and smoking.

She also said that firearms, bladed weapons, and drones without proper permits are strictly prohibited. 

Confiscated Items and pet policy

“If we confiscate any prohibited items upon entry, we will simply hold them, and you can retrieve them upon leaving the cemetery. We want to be clear: we will not bring these confiscated items to the police station; they will be turned over to the security personnel at the gate and retrieved when you exit the cemetery,” she explained.

Finally, Tuazon said that she would seek clarification from the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) regarding the official policy for public cemeteries, noting that private cemeteries typically maintain their own rules.

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City issues guidelines for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

THE CITY government issued guidelines for the visiting public in the cemeteries for the Kalag-kalag or Undas season. 

For instance, gates of the public cemeteries will open at 6 a.m. and will be closed at 8 p.m. from Oct. 30 until Nov. 3, 2025. Strictly, no overnight stay policy in public cemeteries. The management of private cemeteries can implement different operating hours and may allow overnight stay at their discretion.

A “One Entrance Policy” will be enforced, but vehicles are required to follow a “One Entrance, One Exit” policy.

Public cemeteries will not schedule any burial, internment, or cremation from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, except for special cases such as immediate burials.

The “Clean As You Go”  practice is required for all visitors, and trash must be disposed of at designated collection points upon leaving the cemetery premises. All visitors are required to comply with all protocols, rules, and procedures as imposed by the safety and security cluster.

Wearing face masks is highly recommended for the elderly, individuals with comorbidities, immune-compromised, pregnant, unvaccinated, and symptomatic. Medical tents set up will be available at the entrance of all cemeteries to respond to any medical emergencies.

Traffic rules, routes, designated parking areas, and vehicle prohibitions based on the Traffic Management Plan will be published by the City Transport and Traffic Management Office.

The use of drones and firearms is strictly prohibited, including wearing jackets, bringing backpacks, playing loud music or karaoke,  gambling, bringing alcoholic drinks, and carrying pointed objects.

Pedestrian crosswalks near and outside the premises of cemeteries must be free from vendors, food carts, and other obstructions at all times. Finally, vagrants, loiterers, and scavengers are prohibited and will be denied entry in all cemeteries.

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