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MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) have issued guidelines and reminders for the public during the observance of Undas 2024, which include cemetery schedules and prohibited items and activities while visiting their departed ones.
Muntinlupa City Libingang Panlungsod ng Muntinlupa is open from October 31 to November 1 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No burial or cremation is allowed from October 31 to November 2. However, the LGU notes that such activities may be allowed depending on the necessity. Cleaning, painting or renovation of graves are allowed until October 28, Monday.Prohibited items and activities inside the cemeteries
Article continues after this advertisement Gambling Alcoholic beverages Flammable materials Firearms and sharp objects Cigarettes, vapes Videokes or sound systems Overnights Vendors Parking of any kind of vehicle (only for Panlibingang Panlungsod ng Muntinlupa)Emergency hotlines: 137-175
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Article continues after this advertisement Manila North and South Cemeteries will be open from October 30 to November 3, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cleaning, repairs, and painting inside the cemetery are allowed until October 26, 2024 No vendors allowed inside the cemeteries Children visiting cemeteries must obtain a TAG from Manila Department of Social Welfare “for easy identification if lost” Ambulances and doctors from Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office will be on standby, with hospitals (Tondo, Sampaloc, Sta. Ana) ready for emergencies. Portalets will be places in different areas inside the cemetery Free e-trike rides available at the cemetery gatesProhibited items and activities
Firearms and sharp objects Alcoholic beverages Pets Guitars, loud sound systems Flammable materials, cigarettes, lighters Tarpaulins of private or political groups Basista, Pangasinan Private and public cemeteries will be open from November 1 to November 2 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Observance of minimum health protocols and other safety measures Medical tents will be places in the entrance of cemeteriesProhibited items and activities
Article continues after this advertisement Sharp objects, firearms Alcoholic beverages Gambling Karaoke, instruments, loud sound systems Vendors Parking near the cemetery (There is designated parking for vehicles and one entry and exit policy) Antipolo City Public cemeteries are open from October 31 to November 1 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It will be open on November 2 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is up to the discretion of private cemeteries to implement their schedules Burial and cremation services in public cemeteries are allowed until October 29. The services will resume on November 4. Follow minimum public health standards Police assistance desks will be placed in public cemeteries “One entrance, one exit” policy No vehicles inside public cemeteriesProhibited items and activities
Deadly weapons, sharp objects Alcoholic beverages Gambling Cigarettes, vapes Guitars, radios, loud sound systems Use of styrofoamsEmergency hotlines
Central command: 8689-4654; 8689-4576; 0927-755-9911; 0917-854-0842 Philippine National Police central station: 8697-2409 Tactical Operation Center: 0917-157-7627 Police Community Precinct (PCP) 1: 0962-492-7158 PCP 2: 0994-844-8151 PCP 3: 0970-054-6934 Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Station Dalig: 8871-2865; 0945-155-6015 BFP Sub-station Mayamot: 8638-4191; 8401-3496 Dela Paz Sub-station: 8260-0182; 0960-604-4446Subscribe to our daily newsletter