Western Visayas observes the 54th anniversary of the declaration of martial law on Sept. 21 with no major untoward incidents reported in monitored areas, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6). Police say they keep close watch on gatherings and other activities tied to the commemoration.

PRO6 says it places the region under full alert ahead of the anniversary, with the alert beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday and running until 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. The police deployment includes 5,155 personnel across the region, comprising 4,331 PNP officers, 101 augmentation personnel from other government agencies, and 723 community force multipliers. Units handle visibility and fixed patrols, manage traffic and crowds, monitor developments, and secure key areas. Across the reports, the emphasis remains on preparedness and public-safety measures, while one source highlights the anniversary proceeding peacefully and the other focuses on the timing and scale of the police alert.