OCTOBER 31 #WalangPasok – Philippine President Bongbong Marcos declared the 31st of October as special non-working holiday.
As the celebration of the All Saints’ Day and the All Souls’ Day or UNDAS 2022 are fast approaching, many Filipinos are already planning their schedule on when to go to cemeteries. Recently, an update announcing a special non-working holiday crossed the surface. It may be a perfect time for those who want to go home to their provinces. Based on a post of GMA News, Pres. Bongbong Marcos signed the proclamation declaring October 31 as a special non-working holiday. According to the Palace, the declaration aims to give Filipino families more time together.
Many Filipinos are expected to be going to cemeteries to offer flowers and light candles for their deceased loved ones this UNDAS 2022. Several cemeteries are now being prepared for it and guidelines were crafted while the country remains in the midst of a pandemic.
UNDAS 2022: Manila LGU Releases Important Reminders
Details about the Manila LGU Reminders on UNDAS 2022 to Cemetery Goers
UNDAS 2022 – The local government of Manila City released important reminders for the cemetery goers this upcoming November.
The Philippines is one of the countries that greatly observe the All Soul’s Day which is set every 2nd of November. In fact, it is usually a week-long commemoration of those who have passed away since the last week of October until November 2 or 3.
Filipino families would usually go to cemeteries to light a candle and offer a prayer for their loved ones who have passed away. There are also some families who spend the entire day or at least half of the day at the grave of their deceased loved ones. They offer prayers and flowers, light candles, and bring food which they can eat while staying at the cemetery.
It is also a Filipino tradition wherein the people would cook certain foods that are usually made with sticky or glutenous rice. Some Pinoy families would take a small part of every food they have cooked and drinks they have prepared and offer it at the altar for the souls of their departed loved ones.
Ahead of the All Soul’s Day celebration, local government units, shopping malls, banks, and other entities release guidelines. For UNDAS 2022, the local government of Manila released some important reminders.
Manila LGU Important Reminders for Cemetery Goers this UNDAS 2022:
- The painting, cleaning, and renovation of the graves are allowed only until Tuesday, October 25.
- Burial or interment operations will temporarily be halted starting Friday, October 28 until Thursday, November 3.
- Starting Saturday, October 29 until Wednesday, November 2, the main gates of Manila North and South Cemeteries are open from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.
According to Manila LGU, children ages 12 and below are prohibited in the Manila North and South cemeteries starting Saturday, October 29 until Wednesday, November 2. The following are also prohibited on the same schedule:
- unvaccinated individuals
- any type of vehicle
- flammable materials
- alcoholic beverages
- firearms and sharp objects
- videoke or sound system
- cards deck, bingo cards, and the likes
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