12,500 flock to Manila cemeteries as Undas kicks off
Over 12,000 people visited Manila's public cemeteries on October 31 to observe Undas, a traditional holiday honoring departed loved ones. Local authorities implemented safety measures, including medical support and child identification wristbands, to manage the large crowds.
Why it matters
Undas is a significant cultural event in the Philippines, and the large-scale public gathering requires coordinated government safety and security efforts.
Manila Bulletin - 12,500 flock to Manila cemeteries as Undas begins
12,500 flock to Manila cemeteries as Undas begins
Visitors flock to Manila South Cemetery in Makati City on Saturday, October 31, as families pay their respects to departed loved ones on the first day of Undas. Around 4,500 visitors had been recorded at the cemetery as of 11 a.m. (Photo courtesy Manila DRRM)
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