Northern Mindanao and Davao report peaceful Undas 2026 observances

Authorities in Northern Mindanao and Davao City reported generally peaceful observances during the 2026 Undas holidays. In Northern Mindanao, the Police Regional Office-10 recorded approximately 679,129 cemetery visitors between October 30 and November 2. While the region remained largely orderly, police confiscated 413 prohibited items, including bladed weapons, cooking materials, and alcohol. One 39-year-old man was arrested in Valencia City, Bukidnon, after suspected marijuana was found during a bag inspection.

In Davao City, the Davao City Police Office reported zero security incidents among the 174,807 people who visited local cemeteries and memorial parks. The operation involved 556 police personnel, augmented by members of the Philippine Coast Guard, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and Task Force Davao, alongside over 1,200 advocacy group volunteers. Officials attributed the successful, incident-free period to inter-agency coordination and public cooperation.