THE first day of "Simbang Gabi" in Cagayan de Oro City was generally peaceful and orderly, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) spokesperson Major Evan Viñas said Wednesday, December 16.
Viñas said the church leaders' response regarding the measures of the police to regulate the crowd during Simbang Gabi, which include imposing one entrance and exit points, is good.
"Hapsay ang atong pagsugat sa unang adlaw sa Misa de Gallo ug Simbang Gabi. Indicator pud ni nga ang atong Cagayan de Oro City Police Office ug ang mga leaders sa kasimbahanan naay maayong relasyon," Viñas said.
"Ato ning i-sustain ug ato ning ipasabot sa atong mga kaigsoonan nga kaning tanan nga gipatuman nato para lamang gyud ni sa ilang kaayuhan ug sa ilang kasiguruhan sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka health conditions diha sa ilang pagasoulogan ning Yuletide season," he added.
Viñas assured that Cocpo personnel are always in the vicinity of the churches in the city to ensure the security of the church goers and that health protocols are observed.
The Cocpo spokesperson also reminded the public, particularly the parents, that children under 15 years old are still not allowed to go out of their homes. The same could be said for people above 65 years old.