Philippine National Police chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. inspected key transport terminals and the Manila North Cemetery on October 30, 2026, to assess security readiness ahead of the Undas observance covering All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
At a glance
- When: October 30, 2026
- Who: Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
- Where: transport terminals and the Manila North Cemetery
- What was checked: police deployment, operational readiness, security arrangements
- Occasion: Undas 2026 (All Saints' Day, November 1; All Souls' Day, November 2)
According to the Philippine National Police Public Information Office (PNP-PIO), the inspections were conducted to ensure heightened security and police preparedness as thousands of Filipinos travel to their home provinces and visit cemeteries to honor their departed loved ones.
Security Assessment Covers Terminals and Cemetery Gate
During the inspection tour, General Nartatez evaluated police deployment, operational readiness, and security arrangements at the transport hubs, including an inspection of buses. The PNP-PIO said the Chief PNP also visited the Manila North Cemetery.
The assessments were aimed at ensuring the safety of travelers, commuters, and cemetery visitors throughout the holiday period, the PNP-PIO stated in a post shared on its official Facebook page, facebook.com/pnp.pio.
Inspections Tied to PNP Focused Agenda on Police Operations
The PNP-PIO said the initiative falls under the PNP Focused Agenda, specifically the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) component, which calls for intensified police visibility and responsive security operations.
The effort reflects what the agency described as a proactive approach to preventing criminal activities and maintaining peace and order during Undas.
PNP Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety
In its statement, the PNP said it "remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives and ensuring public safety," adding: "Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman."
What Travelers and Cemetery Visitors Can Expect
The PNP said the inspections were meant to keep travelers, commuters and cemetery visitors safe, through more visible police and responsive security operations, as people head to their home provinces and visit cemeteries over the Undas weekend.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of PNP-PIO/Facebook