Police deployment more than doubled to 111,000 for Undas 2026

GMA Network - Oct 14, 2026

Over 111,000 policemen will be deployed to enforce security across the country for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Soul's Day on November 1 to 2, more than doubling the manpower compared to last year.

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