The local government of Manila said on Friday, November 1, that around 1.5 million people are expected to visit the city's cemeteries to observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Visitors at the Manila North Cemetery on Friday morning, November 1. (Screenshot from Manila Disaster Risk...
In time for Undas 2024, the Malabon City government put back the famous “The Devil and St. Michael the Archangel” statue to Tugatog Public Cemetery. The Devil and St. Michael the Archangel statue at Tugatog Cemetery (Malabon city PIO) The statue was initially removed in 2021 for a redevelopment...
A fire broke out in a residential area inside Bagbag Cemetery in Novaliches, Quezon City on Friday morning, November 1 . Fire broke out at Bagbag Cemetery in Novaliches, Quezon City on Friday, November 1. (BFP-NCR public information office) According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire...
Who would have thought that in a place surrounded by the dead, where silence reigns, there are a few living souls struggling to persevere, quietly voicing their desire to achieve their dreams? Yong Borlongan: Then and now Photos from Yong Borlongan/Facebook A police officer, who was once a child...
(Photo courtesy of Pasay PIO) The Pasay City government implemented several road closures and traffic rerouting near the Pasay Public Cemetery and Roman Catholic Cemetery starting today, October 31, to November 2, in observance of Undas 2024. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano advised motorists...
(Photo from Las Piñas Tourism and Cultural Office) Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar issued a set of reminders to residents who will visit their departed love ones during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Aguilar said visitors are urged to bring adequate food and water, trash bags, and...
A previously convicted individual for drug-related offenses was apprehended once more, alongside two other high-value targets, during a buy-bust operation in San Mateo, Rizal, on the evening of Wednesday, October 30. Arrested drug suspects during a buy-bust operation in San Mateo, Rizal. (Photo...
The local government of Marikina prepared an “Oplan Undas 2024” task force to ensure safe, orderly, and peaceful observance of Undas in November. Mayor Marcy Teodoro inspects city cemeteries in preparation for Undas 2024 (Photos from Marikina LGU) Mayor Marcy Teodoro said on Thursday, October...
The local government of Marikina announced on Thursday, October 31, that it had filed charges against the personnel of Barangka Public Cemetery for unauthorized exhumation of remains. Mayor Marcy Teodoro inspects city cemeteries in preparation for Undas 2024 (Photo from Marikina LGU) It said that...
The Parañaque city government was awarded by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) with the Seal of Electronic Business One Stop Shop (eBOSS) Compliance during its Annual Ease of Doing Business Convention commendation for its continuing efforts to implement innovative reforms mandated by the ease...
As Typhoon Leon slowly exits the Philippines, another "Leon" will enter prison after being arrested by the Makati City Police on Tuesday, October 29, for robbery and extortion charges. Based on the police report, the 34-year-old Malaysian national allegedly extorted P120,000 from a Chinese national...
The Quezon City government will donate P10 million in financial aid to nine local government units affected by Typhoon Kristine in the Bicol region. Iriga City will receive P2 million, and the LGUs of Bato, Nabua, Bula, Buhi, Pili, and Tinambac in Camarines Sur will receive P1 million each....