MANILA, Nov. 2 -- This year's observance of "Undas" (All Saints' and All Souls' Days) has been "peaceful and orderly" so far, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Sunday.

Nartatez said based on collated data from the ground as of Nov. 1, the PNP has not monitored incidents or threats in transportation hubs, cemeteries and other places of convergence.

"The security measures for Undas 2025 does not end on the planning and deployment of our uniformed personnel," he said in a news release. "We have to make sure that the security plan is properly implemented and necessary security adjustments are done depending on the situation on the ground."

The PNP chief said he personally monitors the si...