CdO steps up Undas security

Cagayan de Oro City will deploy police to public and private cemeteries beginning 30 October ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on 1 and 2 November.

The city has 20 cemeteries, all of which will be monitored by designated personnel to help ensure a peaceful and orderly commemoration, the local government said.

During an Incident Management Team briefing, authorities urged visitors to take precautions against high heat and sudden rain showers.

The city advised the public to avoid visiting cemeteries between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Senior citizens, pregnant women and persons with disabilities were encouraged to visit earlier in the day or before the holiday period to avoid crowds and extreme heat.