Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, has called on the faithful to observe a trash-free Undas as more people are allowed to visit their departed loved ones in cemeteries this year. Caritas Philippines (CBCP) “As responsible stewards...
BAGUIO CITY -- Around 668 police personnel and force multipliers will be deployed in public and private cemeteries, tourist destinations, bus terminals, malls and public market, traffic and police assistance centers in the Summer Capital to ensure the safe and orderly observance of All Saints’...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is placed on a heightened alert on Monday, Oct. 24, in preparation for the anticipated increase in the number of port passengers who will visit their dearly departed for the commemoration of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2 respectively....
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —- The local government of Cagayan de Oro will still enforce limited visiting hours in all public and private cemeteries here during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on the first and second days of November this year. The Bolonsori Public Cemetery in...
DAGUPAN CITY – Rep. Christopher de Venecia invited the people to visit tourist attractions in the fourth district of Pangasinan during the long “Undas” weekend from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. De Venecia said foremost of these tourist attractions is the Minor Basilica of the Our Lady of Manaoag in...
CEBU CITY – Police here are gearing up for three major activities next month. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is set to map out security plans for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively, the opening of full face-to-face classes on Nov. 3, and the Bar examinations on...
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO 7) is gearing up for “Oplan: Biyaheng Ayos” to ensure the safety of commuters traveling to the provinces for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. CAINDEC LTO 7 Director Victor Emmanuel Caindec said all agencies under the...
The city government of Pasay City issued guidelines for those visiting the city’s two public cemeteries on All Saints' Day on Nov. 1. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said those who want to visit the graves of their departed loved one’s earlier than Nov. 1 or to clean their niche will only be allowed...
President Marcos has declared October 31, 2022 as a special non-working holiday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President) Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) officer-in-charge Undersecretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil announced in a press briefing on...
Manila Cathedral (Manila Bulletin file photo) The Manila Cathedral announced that the faithful may offer prayers for their departed loved ones in its Blessed Souls Chapel in time for the commemoration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. In a social media post, the Manila Cathedral will open its...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy more than 1,000 policemen to the city's cemeteries during the observance of "Undas" (All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day) and has started conducting bicycle patrols in these cemeteries on Friday, Oct. 14. MPD Director Brig. Gen. Andre...
DOH The public was urged by the Department of Health (DOH) to wear face masks when going to cemeteries during the observance of “Undas” or All Saints’ Day next month. Despite cemeteries being an open space, Covid-19 transmission is possible in such areas due to the large number of people,...
