All Saints' and All Souls' Days (Undas, Nov. 1–2): 5,628…

All Saints' and All Souls' Days (Undas, Nov. 1–2): 5,628 Cemeteries Nationwide to Be Covered by Up to 111,582 Police Personnel

📌 On October 14 (Wed.), the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will deploy up to 111,582 police and auxiliary personnel to 5,628 cemeteries and columbaria nationwide during Undas (All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls' Day on Nov. 2). Police Colonel Amante Daro made the announcement at a forum of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Patrols will be increased not only at cemeteries but also at bus terminals, shopping malls, resorts, and residential areas where more houses are left empty.

■ What's Changing
· Deployment: Up to 111,582 personnel. Of these, 31,814 are auxiliary personnel, such as Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPAT) and local government staff (Force Multipliers), who will also help with traffic direction.
· Coverage: 5,628 cemeteries and columbaria nationwide
· To prepare for the crowds of people traveling home, police will be increased at transportation hubs such as bus terminals and on major roads.
· Patrols will be strengthened at shopping malls, resorts, and tourist sites, and residential areas will also be patrolled to prevent break-ins at homes left empty when families travel to the provinces.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· From late October to early November, bus terminals and highways get crowded, so plan your travel with extra time.
· If you leave your home empty over the holiday, lock up securely and do not leave valuables behind.
· At places where many people gather, such as cemeteries and terminals, keep your phone and wallet in front of your body.

■ Sources
GMA News (10/14), Philstar (10/15)

■ Photo
· Stock photo · Police deployed at the entrance of a cemetery in southern Manila — Philstar