Cebu City vendors make peace with rules on selling in cemeteries

Airam Limatog 11/01/2025

Vendors expecting to generate extra income on Kalag-Kalag or All Saints and All Souls Days 2025 initially met with worry the Cebu City government’s regulations on vending in cemeteries.…

Kalag-kalag 2025: Live updates

11/01/2025

Cebu, Philippines–(UPDATED, 4:45 p.m., November 1) It’s the time of the year when people head to cemeteries and memorial parks to honor their departed loved ones as the country marks Kalag-Kalag 2025.  What is Kalag-kalag? Kalag-kalag is a…

Secure homes this Kalag-Kalag police remind public

Ferdinand Patinio 10/31/2025

MANILA – Authorities have reminded the public, particularly those going home to their provinces this Kalag-Kalag to secure their homes as criminal elements may take advantage of their absence.  Criminal Investigation Division Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) chief, Col.…

Quake survivors turn to ‘payag-payag’ construction in Bogo’s cemeteries

Immae Lachica, Marc Cosep, Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The seas surrounding Barangay Sambag, Bogo City, in northern Cebu had been Dennis Malinao’s source of livelihood. Until recently. When the deadliest earthquake in the island province jolted this fifth-class component city in…

Why October 31 is special non-working holiday, and how it affects pay today

Pia Piquero 10/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Today, October 31, is not just the eve of All Saints’ Day, but also a special non-working holiday nationwide. This gives Filipinos an extended weekend to spend time with family or travel ahead…

Kalag-Kalag 2025: How much are flowers at Cebu’s Carbon Market?

Pia Piquero 10/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With Undas just around the corner, flower stalls at Carbon Public Market are in full bloom as Cebuanos flock to buy fresh flowers and candles for their departed loved ones. This is a…

Kalag-Kalag 2025: CPA warns vs ticket scalpers as passengers crowd ports

Airam Limatog 10/31/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has warned the public against ticket scalpers taking advantage of the surge of passengers traveling for Kalag-Kalag 2025, urging travelers to buy only from legitimate sources. CPA General…

Kalag-Kalag 2025: Cebu City bans liquor, gambling, overnight stays

Pia Piquero 10/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bringing liquor, bladed weapons, or even playing loud music in cemeteries in Cebu City will be not be allowed this Kalag-Kalag. Mayor Nestor Archival has issued an executive order imposing strict security, health,…

Traffic plan, road closures in Cebu City set for Kalag-Kalag 2025

Pia Piquero 10/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With thousands expected to visit cemeteries for Kalag-Kalag 2025 (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day), the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will implement a comprehensive traffic management plan covering eight cemeteries across…

Kalag-kalag 2025: Fair weather expected in Cebu, Pagasa says

Pia Piquero 10/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fair weather is expected during the Kalag-kalag 2025 (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day) weekend here, with only isolated afternoon or evening rain showers likely due to localized thunderstorms. READ MORE: Kalag-kalag…

Kalag-Kalag rule: Cebu City bans vendors inside public cemeteries

Airam Limatog 10/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To avoid overcrowding, vendors will not be allowed to sell inside public cemeteries during the upcoming All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.  Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced in a press briefing on…

‘Kalag-Kalag’ observance: Thousands flock to Cebu City cemeteries

Pia Piquero 11/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City came alive with solemn gatherings and heartfelt commemorations on November 1 as thousands observed “Kalag-Kalag,” the Filipino tradition of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. In Cebu’s two largest cemeteries, Carreta…

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