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Iligan community honors Typhoon Sendong victims with All Saints' Day Mass
Residents and officials in Iligan City gathered on All Saints' Day to remember those lost to Typhoon Sendong through a special religious service. The commemorative Mass reflected the community's continued remembrance of the devastating storm.
LSN Philippines ·
ILIGAN CITY – Families, friends, and local officials came together in Barangay Hinaplanon here on All Saints' Day to honor the memory of victims claimed by Typhoon Sendong. The gathering featured a Holy Mass officiated by Reverend Father Rolando Cantina of the Diocese of Iligan, with the service dedicated to those who perished in the storm.
The commemorative event included the lighting of candles as part of the traditional religious observance, providing residents an opportunity to pay their respects and remember loved ones lost in the typhoon. All Saints' Day, observed annually on November 1st, has become an occasion for the community to collectively mourn those affected by the natural disaster.
The Diocese of Iligan has continued to play a pastoral role in supporting residents grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Sendong, which struck the region and left significant casualties. Such remembrance gatherings underscore the community's resilience and commitment to honoring the memory of disaster victims as part of the healing process.
The event reflects broader efforts across Iligan City to commemorate those lost to natural disasters and maintain community bonds in the years following the typhoon's impact.