Manila’s North and South cemeteries are now being prepared for this year’s observance of All Saints and All Souls Day. The Manila City government has initiated the cleanup, with the City Engineering Office clearing team working to remove fallen trees inside the cemetery on Thursday, October 12, 2023, along with other eyesores.
The local government has also issued guidelines for visiting loved ones within the cemetery, ensuring that health protocols are strictly adhered to.
Cleaning of graves will be permitted until October 25, while burials will be temporarily suspended from October 28 to November 3.
Vehicle access will be allowed in the North Cemetery until October 25 and in the South Cemetery starting on October 28.
Between October 30 and November 2, the cemetery gates will be opened from 5 am to 5 pm daily.
Please be guided accordingly.
(Report & photography by Benjamin Cuaresma/ai/mnm)