The Taguig City government has released guidelines for people who will visit cemeteries on All Saints' Day on Nov. 1.
It urged those intending to visit public cemeteries to go early due to the expected influx of people.
Hagonoy Catholic Cemetery in Taguig (Photo from Taguig City government)
Locations of cemeteries in Taguig (Photo from the Taguig City government)
According to the city government, the prohibited acts and items in cemeteries are:
- Bringing and drinking liquor
- Smoking or vaping
- Bringing firearms or pointed objects including knives
- Loud music
- Gambling
It urged people to do the following:
- Bring own water bottle or container
- Take care of important belongings
- If one has medical condition, make sure to have taken the medicine before going to the cemetery or bring medicine
- Be aware of people pretending to be religious persons or authorities asking money
- Immediately report any emergency or incident to the police or security personnel inside the cemetery
Operating hours of Taguig cemeteries:
Libingan ng mga Bayani
Oct. 27 - 30 - 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 - 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Nov. 2 - 4 - 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Heritage Park
Oct. 30 - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1 - 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nov. 2 - 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden of Memories Memorial Park and Chapels, Inc.
Oct. 27 - 30 - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Oct. 31 - 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 5 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Nov. 2 - 4 - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Hagonoy Catholic Cemetery
Oct. 27- Nov. 1 - 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 2 - 4 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuktukan Cemetery
Oct. 30 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 31 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Nov. 2 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tipas Roman Catholic Cemetery
Oct. 30 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 31 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Nov. 2 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bagumbayan Catholic Cemetery
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Imam Moh Kusin Memorial Park
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Aglipay Cemetery
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Taguig Public Cemetery
Oct. 27 - 31 - 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Nov. 2 - 4 - 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.