PNP sets security plan for ‘Undas 2018’ in Cordillera

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- The Philippine National Police would be on full alert this week as  it launches “Oplan Undas” to provide public safety, security, and other contingency measures in coordination with the other law enforcement, government line agencies, non-government and other volunteer organizations.

Regional police director, Chief Supt. Rolando Z Nana and staff, will be inspecting cemeteries and bus terminals in the region, especially Baguio City and Benguet, where thousands of travelers are expected during the long “Undas” weekend, said a regional police press statement.

Also, all cell sites and towers will be secured to prevent attacks by rebels.

The regional police command will be deploying 1,894 cops in 173 cemeteries, churches, transport terminals, and other places of engagement in the region to provide assistance along highways and major thoroughfares, traffic management, and security assistance.

Some 3,238 barangay peacekeeping action team members and volunteers were tapped to provide assistance in securing Undas 2018.

 For Baguio City, 584 PNP personnel and 686 auxiliaries and volunteers will be deployed while 258 cops and 677 force multiplier will be in Benguet for the duration of the observance of Undas.

 Major cemeteries to be visited in Baguio City will be the Baguio Public Cemetery, Baguio Memorial Cemetery at Naguilian Road, Heaven’s Garden Memorial Park and Everlasting/Pyramid Cemetery at Kias, Baguio City.

For Benguet, will be the Buyagan Pyramid Cemetery. Likewise, all major transportation hubs and big commercial centers are inspected to ensure safe and secure Undas 2018. 

The PROCOR urged he public to cooperate with policemen and comply with security protocols to ensure their security and safety.

The public was warned to bring any bladed objects, liquor, portable radio stereo components and other prohibited items since these would be confiscated by policemen who will be very strict in checking belongings brought by people to cemeteries on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2.