Labella on order to close cemeteries for Undas: ‘It is for the safety of the public’

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella suggests that those who plan to visit their departed loved ones on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this year should do it either before October 30,…

Hauntingly beautiful and bizarre cemeteries around the world

Rhobie A. Ruaya, Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 03/24/2020

Cemeteries are not an ideal spot to visit when going on a trip. But in every place on this planet, you will find a cemetery. That’s for sure. Many of these look normal with its graves marked…

PRO-7 to deploy 7K cops to secure cemeteries, terminals

Alven Marie Timtim 10/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Uniformed policemen will be everywhere during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day celebrations. Police Brigadier General Valeriano De Leon, director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), said that he…

200 cops to secure cemeteries, terminals, ports during All Souls’, All Saints’ Days in Mandaue

Norman V. Mendoza 10/24/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — More than 200 police officers and more than 200 force multipliers will be involved in providing security to bus terminals, ports, and eight cemeteries belonging to the Mandaue City area. Police Colonel Jonathan…

CCTO apprehends fewer vehicles during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

Morexette Erram 11/03/2018

Fewer vehicles were apprehended by the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. CCTO head Francisco Ouano said they only issued citation tickets to four motorcycles and 10…

Police: Sharp objects, liquor prohibited in cemeteries

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/01/2018

Around 2,000 people have flocked the Carreta Cemetery as of 10 a.m. on Thursday (November 1). “All is well and everything is normal. Wala pay nagpabadlong,” said Police Senior Inspector Greg Ybiernas, deputy chief of the Fuente…

Tumulak: People with health problems should avoid cemeteries today

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/01/2018

  Cemeteries in Cebu City are generally safe and peaceful. Aside from two individuals who fainted in the public cemeteries of Barangay Luz and Carreta, no untoward incidents were reported as of 11: 15 a.m. on Thursday…

CCTO to close roads near Cebu City cemeteries during Kalag-Kalag celebration

Gerard Vincent Francisco 10/30/2018

The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will deploy close to 300 personnel from October 31 to November 2 to man traffic especially on streets that are located close to cemeteries. CCTO head Francisco Ouano said that traffic…

Roads near Mandaue’s cemeteries to be closed

Jessa Mae O. Sotto and Norman V. Mendoza 10/29/2018

ROADS leading to the four major cemeteries in Mandaue City will be closed for four days from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 to ease traffic congestion during the All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day break. Glenn…

Public advised to visit loved ones in cemeteries during daytime

Morexette B. Erram 10/29/2018

The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) advised people who wish to visit their deceased loved ones in huge cemeteries to do so during daylight. Personnel from the CCDRRMO, City Health, and Department of…

Smaller crowds in cemeteries

Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 11/01/2017

Inclement weather is most likely the reason why crowds at the cemeteries in Cebu were smaller compared to last year’s estimates. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) estimated the crowd in all 21 cemeteries, both public and…

All Saints’ Day peaceful in Central Visayas

Nestle L. Semilla 11/01/2017

PUBLIC observance of the annual All Saints’ Day in Central Visayas was generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office said Wednesday. Chief Supt. Jose Mario Espino, PRO-7 chief, said there were no untoward incidents reported, only the confiscation…

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