PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner /Nov. 2, 2012) – Police authorities on Friday said the observance of All Saints’ Day was peaceful in the entire southern Philippines with no reports of violence.
It said the peaceful holiday was largely attributed to the safety contingency it implemented in the region, including the strict enforcement of local government ordinances that prohibited deadly weapons, firearms and liquors to cemeteries.
Police said the cooperation of civilians was also critical to the peace and order during the All Saints’ Day.
In Manila, Philippine police chief Nicanor Bartolome said it was also peaceful in other areas, saying the advance preparations laid out by the police ensured safety for motorists, commuters and the public as well.
The Philippine News Agency also quoted Bartolome as saying: “The traditional national observance of All Saints’ Day was generally peaceful. I am satisfied with the overall outcome of our security operations for Undas 2012.”
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