Davao Undas 2026: Police Report Zero Incidents at Cemeteries
Davao City police logged no security incidents as 174,807 people visited cemeteries on All Saints' and All Souls' Days. Here is what was reported and what it means.
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Davao Undas 2026 ended without a single security incident, according to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO). SunStar Davao and Newsline.ph both reported the result on November 4, 2026, saying 174,807 people visited cemeteries around the city during All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
For families who spent the long holiday visiting graves, it is a reassuring outcome. Here is what the reports said and why it matters.
Davao Undas 2026: the numbers
According to SunStar Davao, the DCPO deployed 1,924 personnel and community support members to secure cemeteries and other public areas. The group was made up of three parts:
- 556 Philippine National Police personnel
- 136 augmentation personnel from Task Force Davao, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fire Protection
- 1,232 members of community advocacy groups
Newsline.ph gave the same figures for visitors and personnel. Police operations were led by Police Colonel Peter Madria, who credited the result to operational readiness, cooperation between agencies and community partnership.
| Item | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Cemetery visitors | 174,807 |
| Total personnel and support members | 1,924 |
| PNP personnel | 556 |
| Security incidents | Zero |
How the deployment worked
SunStar reported that police focused on visibility, crowd management, traffic assistance and security monitoring at cemeteries and nearby areas. Before the holiday, the DCPO inspected sites to plan where to place people, how to manage crowds and where access points were.
The force used a 90:10 scheme, with 90 percent of police assigned to field duty and 10 percent kept on station duty. The DCPO worked with the local government, partner agencies and the city's safety and security cluster, according to both outlets.
For comparison, SunStar noted that in 2025 the DCPO deployed 1,192 police officers and auxiliaries to secure 53 cemeteries and surrounding areas from October 30 to November 3. The 2026 deployment was therefore considerably larger in headline numbers, although the reports do not say whether the number of cemeteries changed.
What this means for Davao families and visitors
Undas is one of the busiest family occasions of the year, and cemeteries in Davao can fill quickly. A calm holiday means fewer worries for older relatives and children, and it shows that planning ahead with visible policing and volunteers can work at this scale.
If you travelled to Davao for the holiday, or plan to visit in future, you can compare conditions with other times of year in our guide to the best time to visit Cebu and Davao. For the latest local stories, keep an eye on our news section and the Davao page.
What to expect next
The reports did not announce any new measures. Local officials usually review Undas operations afterwards, but nothing about a review was stated in the articles we read, so treat any future changes as unconfirmed until the city or the DCPO announces them.
Sources
- SunStar Davao: Davao City Police logs zero incidents during Undas 2026
- Newsline.ph: Zero Incidents, One Community: Davao City marks peaceful Undas 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Were there any incidents in Davao City during Undas 2026?
No. The Davao City Police Office reported zero security incidents during its All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day operations.
How many people visited Davao cemeteries?
Police said 174,807 people visited cemeteries during the observance, as reported by SunStar Davao and Newsline.ph.
Who secured the cemeteries?
The DCPO deployed 1,924 personnel and community support members, including police, Task Force Davao, Coast Guard and fire bureau staff, and advocacy group members.
