The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) will deploy more than 19,000 security personnel to ensure the peace and secure conduct of activities throughout the Kadayawan Festival 2026, which will run from August 7 until August 31, 2026.
Ret. PLtCoL Angel B. Sumagaysay, Head of the PSSO said that the integrated safety and security personnel is fully equipped, placing over 700 personnel every day to guarantee seamless operations throughout the festivities.
“We have our mission for these monthlong activities and we would like to achieve the zero incidents sa entire duration of activities and dili namo na makab-ot without the cooperation sa tanan, of everyone. Hopefully, you will extend your support to the security cluster (We have our mission for these monthlong activities and we would like to achieve zero incidents for the entire duration of the activities, and we cannot achieve that without the cooperation of everyone. Hopefully, you will extend your support to the security cluster),” he said during the Kadayawan Festival 2026 media launch on July 22, 2026.
Dabawenyos are also reminded that deadly weapons such as firearms and knives, umbrellas, alcoholic beverages, backpacks, jackets or hoodies, lighters, unauthorized wearing of Safety and Security Cluster uniforms, non-transparent water containers, toy guns, and laser lights are strictly prohibited in all Kadayawan events.
Among the highlights of the celebration is the return of the Subang Sinugdanan ug Panagtagbo on August 7, the Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026: The Grand Coronation on August 13 and the Pamulak ug Indak-Indak sa Kadayawan on August 16, which is expected to draw thousands of Dabawenyos and visitors.
Sumagaysay encouraged Dabawenyos and visitors to remain vigilant and embrace the city’s culture of security.
“Let’s enjoy the Kadayawan Festival 2026 and don’t forget to embrace the culture of security,” he added.
The 2026 Kadayawan Festival will officially kick off on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Magsaysay Park. CIO
Written by: N. Malasado
Edited by: A. Nawal