With All Saints' Day just two days away, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday it has not detected any threat that may disrupt the annual feast honoring all the saints.

But despite this, Col. Arnulfo Burgos Jr., AFP spokesperson, said that they will intensify its intelligence-gathering efforts to ensure peaceful observance of the "Undas" holidays.

“The AFP will not raise the military’s alert level status. However, it is up to the discretion of the different unified commanders depending on their assessment of the security situation in their respective areas,” he added.

Burgos stressed they are ready to deploy troops to augment security forces and policemen positioned in strategic areas.

“Priority now is the security of all vital installations and areas where civilians are expected to crowd, particularly cemeteries and transport terminals,” he said.

Burgos said they are working closely with the Philippine National Police counterparts and the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Centers to ensure the safety of the public.

“We would like to assure the people that our security efforts will be further strengthened, intelligence operations will be intensified and that we are always prepared shall pressing situations and threats arise,” he said. *PNA

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