Manila, Oct. 31 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Negros Oriental is banning alcoholic beverages inside the cemeteries during the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day this weekend, an official said on Friday.

Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), told the Philippine News Agency that this prohibition must be strictly enforced by the police in towns and cities to avert crimes and other offenses.

"The provincial police director, Col. Criscente Tiguelo, already directed the police chiefs ahead of the observance of Undas to coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) on local ordinances stipulating prohibitions at the cemeteries on these days," Polinar said.

He...