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One-way traffic scheme to be implemented in Marikina for Undas

Published Oct 28, 2025 11:37 am
The local government of Marikina will implement a one-way traffic scheme from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in preparation for the influx of people visiting public and private cemeteries in the city for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro speaks during the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Photos from Marikina PIO)
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro speaks during the flag-raising ceremony on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Photos from Marikina PIO)
To ensure smooth traffic flow around cemeteries and minimize inconvenience for motorists and visitors during the observance of Undas, the one-way (eastbound) traffic scheme will be implemented along A. Bonifacio Avenue and Sumulong Highway from 6 a.m. on Oct. 31 until 12 midnight on Nov. 3.
Motorists heading to Loyola Memorial Park or Marikina City Proper are advised to follow the designated routes.
They are also reminded to plan their trips ahead of time, as normal two-way traffic will resume at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 3.
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Monday, Oct. 27, said that the local government began early the cleaning, repair, and enhancement of cemeteries with the help of the City Environmental Management Office (CEMO) to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for visitors.
“Mahalaga na maayos ang daloy ng trapiko upang mapanatili ang kaayusan sa ating mga lansangan (It is important to maintain smooth traffic flow to ensure order on our roads),” Teodoro said.
In addition, to ensure cleanliness and a peaceful observance, the city has formed the Interagency Task Force for Undas 2025, composed of the Marikina Police, Office of Public Safety and Security (OPSS), Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), City Health Office, CEMO, and other departments.
Teodoro, however, reminded the public that maintaining cleanliness is not only the responsibility of the local government but also of those visiting the cemeteries.
“Ang respeto sa ating mga yumao ay nasusukat din sa respeto natin sa kapaligiran. Kaya hinihikayat natin ang lahat na makiisa sa pagpapanatili ng kalinisan at disiplina (Our respect for the departed is also reflected in how we respect the environment. That’s why we encourage everyone to help maintain cleanliness and discipline),” the mayor said.
She added that they will also conduct random inspections in the city to ensure continuous cleanliness, saying that, “Hindi kailangang maghintay ng Undas o anumang okasyon para maglinis. Dapat araw-araw nating isinasabuhay ang disiplina at malasakit sa ating paligid (We should not wait for Undas or any special occasion to clean. Discipline and concern for our surroundings should be practiced every day).”

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