PNP issues tips to deter burglars during Undas

Two days before Filipinos flock to cemeteries to pay their respects to their dearly departed for the traditional observance All Souls' Day, the Philippine National Police issued tips to make homes safe from possible attacks by burglars.

In a post on its Twitter account on Thursday afternoon, the PNP listed some tips that could possibly discourage robbers and burglars from breaking into houses while their occupants are at cemeteries for the Undas.

Mago-overnight sa sementeryo? Narito ang ilang tips para iwas akyat-bahay. Ingat po! pic.twitter.com/RxcOP3IZst

— PNP-PIO (@pnppio) October 29, 2015

A week before Undas, the PNP began preparing measures to secure Filipinos during the observance of the traditional All Souls and All Saints' Days.

Filipinos usually go home to their respective provinces and flock to cemeteries with their families to visit their dead.

On the other hand, the Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday was placed on heightened alert to ensure the safety of sea travelers in the whole archipelago. It will stay on heightened alert status until November 5.

Meanwhile, PNP personnel in Metro Manila was placed on full alert status beginning Thursday morning. The status will stay until November 3. — LBG, GMA News