The Muntinlupa City government released rules for the observance of All Saints’ Day or "Undas" this year.
Last year, the city government banned visits to cemeteries, memorial parks and columbaria due to the Covid-19 situation but relaxed the rules this year as health protocols were eased.
According to the city government, cleaning, painting and renovation of niches will be allowed until Oct. 28.
All private and public cemeteries will be open from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors are allowed to stay for three hours per tomb.
No funeral or cremation will be allowed from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
”Hindi lubos na ligtas na isama pa ang mga may edad 12 pababa at 60 pataas (It is not safe to bring those 12 years old and below, and 60 years old and above),” the city government said.
It added that overnight stay and selling in cemeteries are not allowed.
Minimum health protocols will be strictly implemented such as wearing of face masks, physical distancing and handwashing or use of alcohol.
The city government listed items that are banned in cemeteries. These are alcoholic beverages, flammable materials, firearms and any pointed items such as knives or cutters, and videoke or sound systems that emit loud sounds.