Tagbilaran City govt issues security, health protocols for observance of Undas

TAGBILARAN CITY — The city government has issued health and security protocols in time for the nationwide observance of “Kalag-Kalag” or Undas next week.

According to guidelines issued by the Tagbilaran City government, residents are allowed to visit on October 30 to November 2  from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m

The "no overnight" would be observed at Taloto Catholic Cemetery, Dampas Catholic Cemetery, Victoria Memorial Park, Serenity Park and Tagbilaran City Public Cemetery.

Using huge speakers, karaoke, or any devices that produce loud music is strictly prohibited, unless intended for religious services.

Smoking, gambling, and bringing alcoholic drinks and pointed objects, are strictly prohibited.

"Wearing of facemasks in crowded places or areas is highly encouraged, especially for those who are not vaccinated, not fully-vaccinated, senior citizens, and immunocompromised individuals," the city government reminded.

Meanwhile, Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) will field at least 832 police officers to secure public and private cemeteries during the observance of Undas to make sure Undas 2022 will be incident-free in the province of Bohol.

Outgoing BPPO provincial police director Col. Osmundo Salibo said there will be at least 1,757 force multipliers such as Barangay tanod, Lingkod Bayan Advocacy Support Groups, Patrolya ng Bayan, Alpha Kappa Rho and Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma.

Another 352 personnel from the 47th Infantry Battalion of the  Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be utilized to ensure that all security measures are in place.

The full deployment of police officers will take place a day before “Kalag-Kalag” when people are expected to visit their deceased loved ones in cemeteries.

The BPPO will also secure other places of convergence such as churches, malls, public transportation terminals and tourist destinations that people are expected to visit during the long weekend. -- BAP, GMA News