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Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday afternoon, October 23, outlined the City Government of Manila’s comprehensive preparations for Undas 2025, emphasizing order, discipline, and public cooperation to ensure the safety of millions expected to visit cemeteries in the city. In a…
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday afternoon, October 23, outlined the City Government of Manila’s comprehensive preparations for Undas 2025, emphasizing order, discipline, and public cooperation to ensure the safety of millions expected to visit cemeteries in the city.
In a Facebook Live address, Domagoso announced that from October 29 to November 2, all types of vehicles — including motorcycles, e-bikes, tricycles, and cars — will be prohibited from entering both the Manila North and South Cemeteries, which will be open to the public daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Mayor also announced that the last day for cleaning, repainting, and repairing tombs at the Manila North Cemetery will be on October 27, while the last day for burials will be October 28.
Meanwhile, at the Manila South Cemetery, the last day of tomb maintenance is October 26, with burials accepted only until October 28.
Domagoso added that the adjacent Islamic Cemetery will also follow the same rules and schedules.
To assist visitors, Domagoso highlighted the city’s digital platforms, ManilaNorthCemetery.ph and ManilaSouthCemetery.com, which feature online “Puntod Finders” to locate graves, as well as tagging systems for children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.
He said the city government will provide free water stations, wheelchairs, and portable toilets, supported by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), Red Cross, Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
The Mayor also listed down prohibited items inside the cemeteries, including firearms, bladed weapons, alcoholic beverages, pets, loud sound systems, and flammable materials such as alcohol and thinner.
Domagoso also issued a stern warning to thieves and opportunists ahead of Undas 2025, saying the city has deployed plainclothes police officers and installed CCTV cameras in major cemeteries.
He reminded wrongdoers to respect the solemn observance. “Wag n’yo na pong balakin. Nagtanim na po kami ng mga naka-civilian na pulis at may mga CCTVs,” the Mayor said.
“Tandaan ninyo, ang mga tao po diyan ay bumibisita sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. Baka sa susunod, kayo na ang bisitahin,” he added.
Domagoso also reminded the public to dispose of trash properly, refrain from vending inside cemeteries, and remain vigilant amid the large crowds.
“Igalang ang lugar — ito ay sagradong lugar, hindi party o tugtugan,” he stressed. The Department of Public Services (DPS) will manage waste disposal throughout the five-day observance.
The Mayor also called for unity and vigilance to ensure a peaceful and orderly commemoration of Undas 2025.
“Para sa isang maayos at ligtas na paggunita ng Undas 2025 sa Lungsod ng Maynila, kailangan po ang kusang disiplina, pakikiisa, at pagmamalasakit sa kapwa,” he said.
