MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are currently commemorating Undas — the collective term for All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, both special nonworking holidays, often preluded on Oct. 31 by Pangangaluluwa, the local version of Halloween.
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November 4 , 2024 – 10:06 AM
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) traffic eased on Monday morning following the long weekend.
November 4 , 2024 – 08:59 AM
Forty people were reportedly injured during the country’s observance of this year’s All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or Undas.
November 2 , 2024 – 09:39 PM
Three young girls drowned while swimming in a river in Bulan town in Sorsogon province, Saturday, November 2.
November 2 , 2024 – 08:36 PM
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded a 12-percent increase in international travel amid the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.
November 2 , 2024 – 04:50 AM
The Manila Police District said a total of 1,095,000 visitors arrived at Manila North Cemetery as of 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.
November 2 , 2024 – 04:45 AM
The estimated number of visitors at Manila South Cemetery climbed to 90,040 people at 5 p.m. on Friday, according to a tally by police.
November 1 , 2024 – 09:59 PM
Bucor gave inmates at the NBP in Muntinlupa City an opportunity to speak with loved ones in honoring their dearly departed through “e-Undas”.
November 1 , 2024 – 10:00 PM
An army official assured security measures are in place at Libingan ng mga Bayani, the resting place of thousands of notable personalities.
November 1 , 2024 – 08:19 PM
The DOH on Friday placed hospitals under “Code White Alert” until Nov. 2 as Filipinos observe All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day or Undas.
November 1 , 2024 – 07:05 PM
Family members of the exhumed remains at Marikina cemetery camped outside the cemetery’s administrative office to protest
November 1 , 2024 – 06:50 PM
The crowd estimate reached over one million on Friday evening at the Manila North Cemetery, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported.
November 1 , 2024 – 05:46 PM
Cemeteries are not only sanctuaries for the departed. Some of the living have spent time in mausoleums and make-shift shelters.
November 1 , 2024 – 05:43 PM
The estimated number of visitors at the Manila South Cemetery climbed to 90,040 people at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, according to an MPD tally.
November 2 , 2024 – 06:33 PM
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November 1 , 2024 – 03:34 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the public to pray for their departed loved ones and those affected by past storms Kristine and Leon.
November 1 , 2024 – 02:45 PM
The Manila South Cemetery was visited by around 37,000 people as of noon of All Saints’ Day, according to estimates of the PNP command post.
November 1 , 2024 – 02:21 PM
Caapon Friday said it suspended the operations of Lingayen Airport in Pangasinan amid the observance of Undas.
November 1 , 2024 – 02:15 PM
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November 1 , 2024 – 01:59 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that for his late father to truly rest in peace, he must continue the work that his father started.
November 1 , 2024 – 01:30 PM
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro revealed Friday that a syndicate may be behind the illegal exhumation of remains in Barangka cemetery.
November 1 , 2024 – 01:27 PM
Now that the spooky season is here, many individuals and even content creators are delving into the world of ghost hunting
November 1 , 2024 – 01:14 PM
A 36-year-old male got mauled inside the Manila North Cemetery and was rushed to the hospital on Friday morning, the MPD said.
November 1 , 2024 – 12:35 PM
As Filipinos flock to cemeteries and columbaria to honor loved ones during Undas (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days), fires during this period are a sobering reminder of the need for heightened safety.
November 1 , 2024 – 01:30 PM
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro revealed Friday that a syndicate may be behind the illegal exhumation of remains in Barangka cemetery.
November 1 , 2024 – 12:35 PM
As Filipinos flock to cemeteries and columbaria to honor loved ones during Undas (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days), fires during this period are a sobering reminder of the need for heightened safety.
November 1 , 2024 – 10:40 AM
The BFP said a portion of a block of “apartment tombs” at the Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City was damaged by fire on All Saints’ Day.
November 1 , 2024 – 10:28 AM
The PCG said travelers who passed through the country’s seaports nationwide surpassed 27,000 by early morning on All Saints’ Day, November 1.
November 1 , 2024 – 10:11 AM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the tomb of his father and namesake at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on All Saints’ Day.
November 1 , 2024 – 07:58 AM
All Saints’ Day this year will have mixed weather nationwide with chances of rain and humidity and clear skies.
November 1 , 2024 – 05:24 AM
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Wednesday ordered the CAAP, NAIA, PITX to provide safe, secure and accessible service
November 1 , 2024 – 05:13 AM
A mausoleum whose facade looks like a replica of an Egyptian pyramid has become a conversation piece among those who have seen it
November 1 , 2024 – 05:11 AM
NLEX Corp. began preparing on Thursday for an anticipated influx of over 470,000 motorists for the observance of “Undas,”
November 1 , 2024 – 03:58 AM
President Marcos: May undas rekindle the people to be better Filipinos and betterstewards of the Philippines.
October 31 , 2024 – 09:06 PM
DOTr directed its attached agencies to ensure that all sea vessels are seaworthy before venturing into the sea during Undas.
October 31 , 2024 – 07:45 PM
he National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday directed its regional offices to coordinate with relevant agencies
October 31 , 2024 – 06:02 PM
The night before the long weekend starts for the observance of Undas, several expressways are continuously being monitored
October 31 , 2024 – 05:02 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he hoped the commemoration of Undas would remind Filipinos to be “better persons and stewards of our beloved nation.”
October 31 , 2024 – 04:29 PM
As Undas nears and Filipino families prepare to honor their departed, cemeteries across the country are bustling with activity.
October 31 , 2024 – 04:02 PM
The Mandaluyong City government announced that it will be implementing a traffic rerouting scheme on November 1, in view of All Saints’ Day.
October 31 , 2024 – 03:21 PM
Over 31,900 policemen were deployed nationwide to ensure public safety as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or Undas this year.
October 31 , 2024 – 02:40 PM
Lacuna said around 44 MT of garbage, equivalent to 15 truckloads, were collected at the Manila North Cemetery on Wednesday.
October 31 , 2024 – 12:41 PM
In observance of All Saints’ Day, also known as Undas, the Makati Public Safety Department will implement road closures.
October 31 , 2024 – 12:16 PM
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has begun repairing pet memorial tiles in preparation for the upcoming Undas on November 1 and 2.
October 31 , 2024 – 11:27 AM
In anticipation of All Saints’ Day, the number coding scheme has been suspended to accommodate those traveling for Undas.
October 31 , 2024 – 11:38 AM
In preparation for “Undas,” the Department of Health-Calabarzon has placed hospitals and health facilities on “code white alert.”
October 31 , 2024 – 10:04 AM
PNP said that confiscated items upon entry can only be retrieved by visitors on Sunday, November 3, or Monday, November 4.
October 31 , 2024 – 09:00 AM
To mark this year’s All Souls Day, let us take time to honor the celebrities who passed on and remember the legacy they left behind.
October 31 , 2024 – 05:04 AM
The sales of cut flowers like roses, anthuriums and chrysanthemums had been slow in the summer capital despite having enough supply.
October 30 , 2024 – 10:41 PM
LTO on Wednesday directed all regional directors to conduct roadworthiness inspections on passenger buses and drug tests for the crew.
October 30 , 2024 – 08:00 PM
No untoward incident was reported so far as of Wednesday evening at the Manila North Cemetery for the “Undas” 2024
October 30 , 2024 – 07:53 PM
The Land Transportation Office has deployed 458 enforcers to Metro Manila to manage the anticipated surge in travelers and vehicles during Undas.
October 30 , 2024 – 07:46 PM
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is all set for the observance of this year’s All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or “Undas.”
October 30 , 2024 – 05:07 PM
CAAP is fully prepared for the surge of air travelers for the observation of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or Undas, DOTr chief said.
October 30 , 2024 – 03:53 PM
Caretakers and family members at the Manila South Cemetery on Wednesday are making their last-minute preparations for this year’s Undas.
October 30 , 2024 – 02:51 PM
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October 30 , 2024 – 02:48 PM
Edmond Samson has been volunteering his services to offer free e-trike rides to visitors of Manila North Cemetery during Undas since 2017.
October 30 , 2024 – 12:33 PM
PNP deployed 21,000 personnel nationwide to ensure public safety during the observance of this year’s Undas.
October 30 , 2024 – 11:34 AM
The local police in this city will remain on full alert for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Friday and Saturday, Nov 1. and 2.
October 30 , 2024 – 10:39 AM
The Manila North Cemetery is “ready” for the large crowds expected to pay respects to their departed loved ones on Undas.
October 30 , 2024 – 10:31 AM
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October 30 , 2024 – 10:28 AM
Several roads in the vicinity of the Manila North Cemetery are closed to traffic for the observance of ‘Undas’ on Nov. 1 and 2.
October 30 , 2024 – 09:51 AM
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October 30 , 2024 – 05:50 AM
The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is expected to be rainy and windy in much of Luzon, as Leon moves closer.
October 30 , 2024 – 12:53 AM
Dangwa vendors said their sales will start to increase on Oct 30 until the eve of the holidays, when the demand will be on its peak.
October 29 , 2024 – 06:08 PM
MRT-3 will continue its regular operations on November 1, despite the day declared as a special non-working holiday for All Saints’ Day.
October 29 , 2024 – 06:04 PM
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila South Cemetery will have its own crematorium, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced on Monday.
October 29 , 2024 – 05:24 PM
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will be on heightened alert from October 31 to November 5 to ensure passenger safety during Undas.
October 29 , 2024 – 05:11 PM
Provincial buses will be allowed to use Edsa 24 hours a day until 5 a.m. on November 4 for Undas, the MMDA announced on Tuesday.
October 29 , 2024 – 04:08 PM
Central Luzon police have mobilized nearly 4,000 personnel to oversee security preparations for “Undas” at cemeteries across the region.
October 29 , 2024 – 12:32 PM
Robinsons Malls will be fully operational during the UNDAS to service the communities where they are located.
October 29 , 2024 – 03:19 PM
As Halloween approaches, many tourists find it the ideal time to visit a home with a gruesome past or descend into a darkened basement clutching a lantern.
October 29 , 2024 – 02:29 PM
Singer Jayda Avanzado and actress Loisa Andalio shared their respective ghost encounters as well as their Halloween plans.
October 29 , 2024 – 03:00 PM
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October 29 , 2024 – 01:52 PM
Environmental network EcoWaste Coalition and Miss Earth beauty queens called for a waste-free Undas 2024 at a Tuesday gathering at the Manila North Cemetery.
October 28 , 2024 – 02:53 PM
The Philippine National Police will dispatch 18,802 personnel nationwide for the observance of this year’s All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or Undas.
October 28 , 2024 – 12:30 PM
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista urged travelers this Undas to consider alternative modes of transportation to avoid areas or ports affected by the storm.
October 28 , 2024 – 11:33 AM
Filipinos across the country have come together to clean tombs and cemeteries in preparation for the 2024 Undas celebration.
October 24 , 2024 – 05:25 PM
The LTFRB has granted 753 buses special permits to ramp up preparations for the commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
October 23 , 2024 – 06:23 PM
The LTFRB has issued more than 1,000 special permits for buses and utility vehicles ahead of Undas travel surge.
October 21 , 2024 – 10:35 AM
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it will place its operating units on heightened alert starting Oct. 31.
October 20 , 2024 – 05:46 AM
MMDA has laid out its preparations for this year’s All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, locally known as “Undas.”
October 20 , 2024 – 09:04 AM
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October 19 , 2024 – 03:55 PM
Several local government units (LGUs) have released guidelines and reminders for ‘Undas 2024,’ including cemetery schedules
