LGUs issue public reminder and guidelines for Undas 2024

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

• 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

• Landline: 8375-51-65
• Smart: 0921-542-7123
• Globe: 0927-257-9322

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

Prohibited items and activities inside the cemeteries

• Littering
• Vehicles
• Sharp objects
• Firecrackers, radios, speakers, etc.
• Gambling

Emergency hotline: 888-ALONG (25664)

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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

• 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 cemeteries

Prohibited items and activities

• 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 cemeteries

Prohibited items and activities

• Deadly weapons, sharp objects
• Alcoholic beverages
• Gambling
• Cigarettes, vapes
• Guitars, radios, loud sound systems
• Use of styrofoams

Emergency 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; 0960-604-4446