More than 4,000 security forces are set to be deployed in Northern Mindanao to provide security during the observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

According to the Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10), around 1,700 police officers will be deployed in the region; 861 personnel from other law enforcement agencies like the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), among others; and another 1,700 forces from force multipliers and advocacy groups.

These security personnel will be deployed in key areas, including cemeteries, transportation hubs, churches, public spaces, and other vital installations.

“Our personnel will be strategically stationed, conducting foot patrols, monitoring crowd movements, assisting with traffic management, and providing swift responses to emergencies,” PRO-10 Director, Brigadier General Jaysen de Guzman, said.

Police added that police assistance desks will also be set up in cemeteries and other places of convergence to provide assistance to the public.

Authorities remind the public, especially those who will visit their departed loved ones, to be alert and take precautionary measures.

“Always keep in mind to be vigilant in your surroundings at all times and remember the Ligtas Undas Safety Tips. I encourage everyone to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or PADs. Let us all work together to ensure a solemn, safe, and orderly observance of this important tradition,” de Guzman added.