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Caloocan mayor urges public to maintain order, cleanliness during Undas
Caloocan City Mayor Dale "Along" Malapitan has called on residents to observe proper conduct and sanitation standards when visiting cemeteries during the Undas season. The appeal comes as Filipinos prepare to pay respects to their deceased loved ones during All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day celebrations.
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Mayor Malapitan issued the reminder following an inspection of the Tala and Bagbaguin Cemetery, underscoring the need for public cooperation in maintaining the grounds during the busy holiday period. The Undas festivities are traditionally marked by large numbers of families visiting burial sites to clean graves, offer flowers, and spend time commemorating their departed relatives.
The Caloocan official emphasized that orderly conduct and cleanliness are essential to ensure a peaceful and respectful atmosphere for all cemetery visitors. His call reflects typical concerns authorities face each year when managing the influx of people during the All Saints' and All Souls' Day observance, which typically occurs in early November.
Cemetery management and crowd control remain ongoing challenges for local government units across the Philippines during the Undas season. Malapitan's inspection of the two major burial grounds in Caloocan signals the city's commitment to maintaining proper facilities and encouraging residents to take personal responsibility for upkeeping their family burial sites.