MANILA, Philippines, November 1 ------ 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.
Caloocan City
• Cemetery schedule: October 30 to November 2, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Cleaning of graves are allowed until October 29
Manila City (For Manila North and South Cemeteries)
• 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 gates
Prohibited items and activities inside the cemeteries:
• Gambling
• Alcoholic beverages
• Flammable materials
• Firearms and sharp objects
• Cigarettes, vapes
• Videokes or sound systems
• Overnights
• Vendors
• Sharp objects
• Pets
• Tarpaulins of private or political groups
Source: inquirer.net
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