FILE PHOTO: The cleanup of cemeteries throughout the nation, like right here on the Manila South Cemetery in Makati on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, has begun for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this Friday (November 1) and Saturday (November 2). INQUIRER/MARIANNE BERMUDEZ
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila South Cemetery was visited by round 37,000 individuals as of midday of All Saints’ Day, in response to estimates of the Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP) command publish.
Police Employees Sergeant Jericho Carrera, crew chief of the PNP command publish on the Manila South Cemetery, additionally reported a usually peaceable state of affairs within the space as of Friday midday.
Manila South Cemetery Director Henry Dy beforehand advised INQUIRER.web they have been anticipating at the least 500,000 individuals to go to the positioning for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
Police stated 164 PNP personnel, 78 native authorities personnel, together with a chapter of the Crimson Cross, and 125 members of volunteer teams from each Manila and Makati Metropolis have been deployed on the 25-hectare cemetery for “Undas 2024.”
Carrera likewise stated that 4 ambulances, two fireplace vehicles, and one service car have been on standby to help guests of the cemetery if wanted.
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Carrera added that as of Friday midday, they already confiscated 199 lighters and 384 cigarettes from guests. He reminded the general public that Manila South Cemetery prohibits the next:
- Firearms and something sharp like knives and cutters
- Alcohol or any alcoholic drinks
- Pet animals equivalent to canine and cats
- Guitars and loud sound methods
- Flammable supplies like rubbing alcohol and thinner
- Cigarettes and lighters, consistent with a smoking ban
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To assist ease visitors circulate across the Manila South Cemetery, the Manila metropolis authorities closed parts of Vito Cruz Avenue, South Avenue, Kalayaan Avenue and Pililla Avenue to autos and designated them for unique pedestrian use till 12 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
The Manila South Cemetery is open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
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