With many Filipinos set to travel for Undas 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., ordered the doubling of police neighborhood patrols to deter burglars and thieves from targeting empty homes and business establishments during the holiday break.
All police units nationwide are to heighten patrol operations in residential areas, especially in neighborhoods expected to be vacated during All Saints Day, he noted.
“We’ve instructed our personnel to maintain a visible police presence and work closely with local government units and barangay officials to prevent burglary and other crimes while families are away visiting their loved ones,” Nartatez said.
He reminded the public to take extra precautions before leaving their homes.
“Make sure all doors and windows are locked, unplug appliances, and inform trusted neighbors or barangay officials if you’ll be away. If you notice any suspicious activity, report it immediately to the nearest police station or through our hotlines and social media channels,” Nartatez advised.
Coordination with barangay tanods and security volunteers has also been strengthened to ensure a quick response to any suspicious activity.
“I told our policemen, while our compatriots offer prayers to their deceased loved ones, we will guard their homes,” the acting PNP chief noted.
Around 31,200 police personnel will be deployed in 5,065 cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbaria, as well as major roads from October 29 to November 3 as part of the PNP’s security operations for Undas 2025.
They will be supplemented by 11,700 uniformed personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Another 29,900 force multipliers [neighborhood watchmen], including barangay tanods, radio groups, and non-government organization (NGO) volunteers, will also support the security operations.
The PNP has also established 5,169 Police Assistance Desks (PADs) to provide guidance, security, and assistance to Filipinos during the Undas observance.
