The police assured the public of their safety in Davao City in the series of Catholic dawn masses to usher in the observance on December 25 of the birth of Jesus Christ. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson, Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz says the first day of the Simbang Gabi in the city on Wednesday was peaceful. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)