By Liezelle Soriano
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Thursday that the observance of Undas 2023 was generally peaceful, with approximately three million individuals visiting cemeteries.
PNP spokesperson PCol. Jean Fajardo stated that the police continue to monitor the situation as they expect more Filipinos to visit cemeteries.
“Kahapon, almost three (3) million individuals were observed entering and exiting cemeteries across the nation, and today, our security coverage continues as we anticipate more visitors,” Fajardo mentioned in a Teleradyo interview.
“Overall, the observance of Undas has proceeded smoothly, with no major incidents recorded,” she added.
Fajardo also mentioned that police regional directors will decide on Friday whether to lower the alert status in their respective regions.
She emphasized that authorities are prepared for the expected return of tourists who spent the Undas and barangay election break in the provinces and are now returning to Metro Manila.
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Elements of the Philippine National Police have been monitoring the steady influx of visitors to the Manila North Cemetery since Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 01 November 2023 (All Saints’ Day), their number accordingly reached 100,000 and counting.
Located in the City of Manila, the country’s capital, this modern necropolis holds a community of an estimated 10 to 50 thousand
Filipinos that live alongside the over one million dead in PH’s largest cemetery.
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The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) conducted its final inspection at the Manila North Cemetery on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Leading this inspection were Regional Director Police Brigadier General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. and MPD Director Police Col. Arnold Thomas Ibay. They were joined by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos.
The images captured Secretary Abalos alongside the police officers during their visit to the North Cemetery for the final inspection in preparation for tomorrow’s religious celebration, All Saints’ Day.
(Report and photography by Benjamin Cuaresma/ai/mnm)