ILOILO CITY (PIA) - - The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Western Visayas has started its preparation and in close coordination with the local government units to ensure the safety and security of the public during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2.

In a press report, Police Regional Office 6 said the guidelines of the Local Government Units will be their bases on who to allow entry in the different cemeteries all over the region.

The deployed PNP personnel together with the force multipliers will be present to secure the visiting public in the cemeteries.

Likewise, the PNP will conduct police presence in crowded and frequented areas such as malls, transport terminals, churches, resorts and other strategic areas during the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days.

The security coverage includes the enforcement of the prohibited acts/practices in cemeteries such as bringing of firearms, bladed weapons, drinking of alcohol, gambling, loud music and other forbidden activities/items specified by the respective local ordinances related to the observance of these occasions.

PRO6 is appealing to the public for cooperation and to strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the IATF and the LGUs for a safe and secure observance of the All Saints' and All Souls' Day.  (PRO6/laf/PIA6-Iloilo)