Over 166,000 Personnel Deployed for Undas Security and Public Assistance Nationwide
A total of 166,365 police officers, government personnel, and civilian volunteers were deployed nationwide on Sunday for security and public assistance during "Undas" (All Saints' Day), as large crowds visited cemeteries and memorial parks. The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced the figures.
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