Pasay sets schedule for residents visiting cemeteries

The Pasay City government will implement a strict schedule for residents visiting its two public cemeteries from October 1 to October 28 amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

According to Emil Sumangil’s report on “24 Oras,” only 150 individuals will be allowed inside the cemeteries from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be allowed to stay for a maximum of one hour.

“Bawal po muna ang mga senior citizens at saka ‘yung mga bata. Kung maari po huwag po silang magtatagal kung dadalaw po sila sa puntod. Maari po hanggang isang oras lamang,” Pasay Public Cemetery administrator Lauro Leonen said.

The residents of the following barangays will be allowed to visit the cemeteries on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:

• Barangay 1 to 40
• Barangay 68 to 92
• Barangay 145 to 157
• Barangay 183
• Barangay 187 to 201

Residents of the following barangays will be  allowed to visit on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays:

• Barangay 41 to 67
• Barangay 93 to 144
• Barangay 158 to 182
• Barangay 184

The visitors must wear face masks and face shields.

Meanwhile, authorities will implement a “first come, first serve” basis for non-residents visiting the cemeteries. The visitors will be allowed to line up outside the cemeteries until 3 p.m.

“Sarado po kami ng October 29 to November 4. Sarado kami sa dadalaw, pero bukas kami sa magpapalibing at magpapa-cremate,” Leonen said.—Joahna Lei Casilao/LDF, GMA News