The Police Regional Office – Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR) will deploy 3,458 officers across the region to ensure public safety, manage traffic and deliver emergency assistance during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
From Oct. 31 until midnight on Nov. 2, the comprehensive security plan and heightened alert status will cover the provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Baguio City.
The security strategy heavily focuses on areas expecting high foot traffic. PRO CAR has designated 1,371 personnel to secure 190 cemeteries, five memorial parks and one columbarium across the region.
Officers will establish 224 police assistance desks at these locations to serve as accessible points for inquiries and emergency reports.
PRO-CAR, in a statement said the regional deployment allocates 742 officers for checkpoints, 555 for mobile patrols, 296 at tourist destinations, 255 at places of worship, 182 along major thoroughfares and 57 at transportation hubs.
Provincial and city police offices will adapt these measures based on local conditions and anticipated visitor volume, while also maintaining preventive security around schools.
PRO-CAR said through coordinated planning, strategic personnel deployment and strengthened public assistance, the police will seek to ensure that families can observe Undas 2026 peacefully and safely,” a PRO CAR spokesperson said.
The regional police office also called on the public to exercise caution, secure their homes and personal belongings before traveling, follow traffic advisories and remain alert in crowded areas and any suspicious activity or emergency should be promptly reported to the nearest police personnel or station.
PRO-CAR added the extensive holiday preparations align with their ongoing mission to increase police visibility and responsiveness, reflecting in its commitment to PNP’s service motto: ‘Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.’ NLMonitor
