PRO-7 beefs up security in cemeteries

Police are seen roving inside the Calamba Cemetery in this CDN file photo. The same tight security measure will be applied this year during the All Saints Day and All Souls Day break. CDN FILE PHOTO

From 1,200, the PRO-7 has increased the number of policemen that will be deployed during the November 1 and 2 celebrations to 2,100.

The volunteers also increased from 1,900 to 6,000.

Supt. Reyman Tolentin, PRO-7 spokesperson, said they need more personnel to ensure the safety of the people who will visit their departed loved ones in the cemeteries.

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