More than 36,000 personnel from the police, military, Task Force Davao (TFD), City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and government agencies form part of the massive manpower deployment to ensure security throughout the celebration of Pasko Fiesta.
Pasko Fiesta 2019 officially started during the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at the Quezon Park last November 22.
Public Security and Safety Command Center (PSSCC) chief Angel Sumagaysay told reporters during this week’s I-Speak media forum that in addition to the security and safety segment, they also tapped the City Social Services Development Office (CSSDO), City Health Office (CHO), City Engineers Office (CEO), and City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) for the integrated deployment.
“Naa ra sila sa joint command posts. At least maganda dahil tanan agencies puwede i-involve here that is why we reached more than 36,000,” he said.
Sumagaysay said they will be deploying close to 900 per day from day one to January 22, 2020.
“We will maintain our alert level for Pasko Fiesta. We are on top of the situation and Davao City is peaceful and normal and security is in place. Let us enjoy the celebration of Pasko Fiesta,” he said.
Sumagaysay ensured that all activities of Pasko Fiesta will be secured with the full implementation of security plan.
Among the highlights of the activity include Lamdag Parada (lighted parade), Pasko Fiesta carnival, “Kahayag sa Pasko,” “ LGBT Christmas Party,” “ Pasko Kumbira sa City Hall,” “Pasko Daba-Daba,” “Sayaw sa Pasko Fiesta,” “Parol sa mga Barangay,” “Pasko sa mga Lumad,” “ Panaygon sa Davao,” “Pahalipay ni Santa,” “Koro sa Pasko,” at “Yugyugan sa Pasko Fiesta.”
All weekend activities will be held in Sta. Ana Wharf.
On the opening of Misa de Gallo on December 16, Sumagaysay said there is a coordination between the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) with the various churches in Davao City in the implementation of the “One Entrance, One Exit” policy except during times of emergency to monitor those coming in and out of the churches. He said they will also implement the “No Backpack” and “No Jacket” policies.
He urged Davaoeños to submit themselves for inspection when attending Misa de Gallo.
“We already have a security plan and we will maximize our police and even police auxiliary in fact even the personnel in our headquarters will be deployed to secure the area. Tanan churches will be deployed with police personnel,” Sumagaysay said.
