Around 200 public transportation drivers in Antique underwent a surprise drug test on Wednesday as part of “Oplan Harabas 2025,” an initiative to ensure commuter safety during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observance.
“Oplan Harabas ensures the safety of the commuters during the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day observance,” said PDEA Provincial Officer Maria Melinda Panaguiton, adding that the activity aims to keep roads drug-free.
The operation, held at the Funda Dalipe transport terminal, was conducted in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), local government units, and the San Jose municipal police.
Meanwhile, Maj. Geremy Ian Magbanua, chief of San Jose police, said mobile patrols have been deployed across seven cemeteries to ensure peace and order.
“We will be setting up police assistance desks (PADs) in front of the cemeteries from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2,” Magbanua said.
He also reminded the public that tomb cleaning will no longer be allow
