PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Police authorities here will launch Wednesday “Oplan Kaluluwa” dedicated to the safe and secure commemoration of All Saints’ and Souls’ days.
Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) director Senior Supt. Ronnie Francis Cariaga said Monday the Oplan will be in operation from October 31 to November 2.
Cariaga said it will secure not only the cemeteries, but also resorts, popular tourist destinations, bus terminals, other entry and exit points, and frequented public areas.
“Our intention is to secure not only the cemeteries but also the areas where they take their vacations. The cemeteries are not our security limits because most of us also use this time to go on holidays,” he said.
He noted the maximum number of policemen of the PPCPO will be used to make sure the crowd will get the protection they need.
Cariaga did not specify their number, but he assured all of them will participate in securing the city.
“So far, mula noon, ay wala pa kaming naranasan na kaguluhan sa Undas (All Saints’ Day) at gusto naming mapanatili ito (So far, we’ve not encountered any serious problem during Undas and we want to maintain that),” he added.
Cariaga further said they have already discussed traffic rerouting, cleaning of cemeteries with their administrators, and other issues concerning Undas with specific offices of the city government, and other line agencies.
He said there are materials that are not allowed to be brought inside the cemeteries such as knives and other bladed or sharp objects, liquor, playing cards, and gadgets that create loud noises.
In the province, Palawan Provincial Police Office (PPO) director Senior Supt. Gabriel Lopez, said Tuesday that his policemen are also prepared to secure all cemeteries in 23 municipalities in the province.
Lopez said all municipalities have enough policemen to secure cemeteries and other strategic sites.
“For the smooth flow of security, we advise the families to avoid bringing materials that are not allowed in the cemeteries like blades or sharp objects,” he added. (Celeste Anna Formoso/PNA)
