Occult practices during Undas invite the devil, says lead PH exorcist

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 11/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Now that the spooky season is here, many individuals and even content creators are delving into the world of ghost hunting and experimenting with different types of occult practices. Some even advertise or watch horror movies…

Kalag-Kalag 2023: How OFWs celebrate Undas overseas

Niña Mae Oliverio and Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Catholics hold a deep reverence for traditions, especially during the solemn observance of Kalag-Kalag (Undas). These occasions encompass everything from obligatory cemetery visits, intricate ceremonies, and intercessions, to family reunions. Filipinos are very…

Online scams you should avoid during Kalag-Kalag

11/02/2023

Online scams are expected to thrive during Kalag-Kalag, the time when we go out to visit and remember our loved ones who have departed. However, this is also the time when we must be wary of online…

Kalag-Kalag in Cebu City ‘peaceful and orderly,’ authorities see fewer visitors on first day

Emmariel Ares 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the significant number of individuals, who flocked to cemeteries to visit their departed loved ones for All Saints’ Day on Wednesday, November 1, the situation has been generally peaceful and orderly in…

Kalag-Kalag: Besides visiting cemeteries, here are some things people look forward to during Undas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kalag-Kalag or All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day are usually celebrated by visiting the cemeteries. Most people use this occasion to visit their departed loved ones. However, some people look forward to this…

Kalag-Kalag 2023: Do’s and Don’ts when visiting cemeteries

Emmariel Ares 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Kalag-Kalag 2023 will be safer and orderly if you follow these simple Do’s and Don’ts as you head to your local cemeteries to visit your departed loved ones. With the observation of the…

Scenes from the Carreta cemetery: Earning for a living, visiting the departed

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Undas, or Kalag-Kalag, is the time for people to visit the resting places of their departed loved ones. This is usually the period when people reflect and connect with the departed, who hold…

Pagasa: 1 to 2 tropical cyclones in November

11/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — One to two tropical cyclones may enter or develop within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in November, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina revealed this in…

Kalag-Kalag Food: ‘Mga Kalan-on sa Kagahapon,’ a Delectable Link Between Cebuano Generations this ‘Kalag-Kalag’

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 10/31/2023

CONSOLACION, Cebu– As the last school bell chimed, a surge of muted excitement overwhelmed students as they raced out of the school building with eager anticipation of the Kalag-Kalag break. This particular break holds special significance to…

They who tend our loved ones’ graves

Randy David - @inquirerdotnet 10/30/2022

In a few days, it will be All Souls’ Day, and my thoughts turn to those who rarely figure in the ethnography of Undas. They are the freelance gardeners at memorial parks whose livelihood depends solely on…

Lapu police intensify preparations for Kalag-Kalag 2022

Futch Anthony Inso 10/20/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has intensified its preparation for the upcoming observance of All Saints and All Souls Day on November 1 and 2, respectively. P/Col. Elmer Lim, OIC director of…

Kalag-Kalag security plans readied – Cebu City cops

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Cebu City policemen are now setting their security plans for the coming Kalag Kalag or Undas — All Saints (November 1) and All Souls Days (November 2) — following the orders of Police…

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