Manila, Jan. 27 -- The celebration of this year's Dinagyang Festival was "generally peaceful, safe, and secure," with no record of major incidents during the duration of the festivities, based on the assessment of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO).

"With no major incidents recorded, the festival once again upheld its reputation as a safe and secure celebration of Iloilo's rich culture and heritage," the ICPO said in a statement on Monday.

Task Group Dinagyang deployed 7,257 police officers, supported by force multipliers and partner agencies, strategically deployed in key areas such as performance venues, food festival zones, concert sites, parade routes, transportation hubs, and other public spaces.

Minor issues, such as cases of l...