The DCPO is conducting a lahugay or reshuffling of police station commanders as part of their regular activities. Six police chiefs of different police stations under the DCPO are affected by the reshuffling.
The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott) is gearing up for a surge in passengers during the upcoming long weekend. Dcott manager Aisa Usop said that on regular days, only 700-800 bus trips are carrying 25,000-30,000 passengers. However, due to three holidays including the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), All Saints/Souls Day, and weekends from the last week of October to the first week of November, they are anticipating 1000-1,500 trips with more than 50,000 to 75,000 passengers daily. Usop also said that they have started collaborating with the city’s security personnel, multipliers, and task forces to enhance Dcott's security measures.
With more barangays anticipated to be declared drug-cleared in November, the fight against illegal drugs in the Philippines is heating up. Pdea-Davao Region spokesperson Noli Dimaandal underscores the crucial role of collaboration between government security agencies and citizens in the battle against drugs.
The Philippine National Police has a standby pool of 4,429 police personnel who are ready to take duties as Board of Election Inspectors during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will decide on the disqualifications of six aspirants for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30, 2023. These candidates are accused of involvement in premature campaigning and have been recommended for disqualification by the Comelec-Davao Region.