TO ACHIEVE a peaceful observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) has reminded the public to heed and follow the authorities, especially on what not to do during the Traslacion on January 9.
According to Police Superintendent Robert delos Reyes, those who are attending the procession are advised to wear comfortable clothing and bring something to eat and drink.
They should also bring their identification cards and make sure to have with them medical information and emergency contact numbers.
Devotees are also discouraged from bringing backpacks, umbrellas, ball caps, sharp objects, sunglasses, illegal drugs, jewelries, canned goods, and drinks.
They are also advised not to wear hooded jackets and slippers and use selfie sticks.
Vendors and flying unauthorized drones are also not allowed.
Persons with disabilities, elderlies and kids age 12 and below are also urged not to attend the procession.
Delos Reyes also urged the public to be vigilant and report for any suspicious personalities and movements during the procession via their hotline numbers: 0936-401-7888 or 858-3085 or via their Facebook page: PRCU_COCPO.
Cocpo expects an increase in the number of devotees and participants joining this year's celebration of the feast of the Black Nazarene, more than the recorded 200,000 in 2018.
Sufficient number of policemen, barangay tanods and civilian volunteers will be in the area affected by the celebration to guarantee the safety and security of the public.