DCPO activates Oplan Defense to intensify border controls and secure Davao City after a recent explosion during a Catholic Mass. Police stations are leading the initiative, conducting restrictive vehicle checks and collaborating with other agencies for peace and order. The city remains on high alert, deploying personnel in major churches and mosques and implementing one-entrance-and-exit policies. Oplan Defense is part of DCPO's campaign against criminality and terrorism, aiming to protect residents and visitors. Meanwhile, the Police Provincial Office of Lanao del Sur has formed a Special Investigation Task Group-MSU Marawi to expedite the investigation process, identifying two persons of interest linked to the DI-Maute group. The blast resulted in four deaths and over 50 injuries, sparking concerns and prompting the city to urge the public to avoid believing in fake news about the suspects.
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.