Thousands visit cemeteries across PH on All Souls' Day

Filipinos continued to swarm cemeteries on Saturday, All Souls' Day, to visit the graves of their departed loved ones.

On ''24 Oras Weekend,'' Darlene Cay said the inspection of visitors' belongings at the Manila North Cemetery remained strict.

Prohibited items such as vape or e-cigarettes and lighters were confiscated.

Most of the visitors brought their own food.

The report said the Philippine National Police logged more than 300,000 visitors.

At the Manila South Cemetery, some visitors attempted to take their pets inside but were stopped because the Manila local government unit had issued an order prohibiting the bringing of pets, including dogs and cats, Katrina Son reported.

From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., the number of visitors to Manila South Cemetery reached 46,100.

The Manila Department of Social Welfare said registering children and putting name tags so they can easily be identified has been effective.

In Angono, Rizal, people were visiting adjacent cemeteries in the area, according to Jamie Santos' report.

Police officers were deployed to the cemeteries to ensure order and security.

There were medical personnel at the cemeteries' entrances. Traffic enforcers were also deployed to assist motorists and visitors.

Claire Lacanilao-Dungca of GMA Regional TV reported that some locals opted to visit the Baguio City Public Cemetery on Saturday to avoid large crowds.

Knives, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and other prohibited items were confiscated amid tight security at the cemetery. 

—Sherylin Untalan/VBL, GMA Integrated News