Iligan mayor urges cemetery visitors to manage waste during Undas

ILIGAN CITY — Local officials in Iligan are intensifying efforts to keep cemeteries clean during the annual Undas celebration, with Mayor Frederick Siao urging visitors to take personal responsibility for waste management.

Siao has appealed to cemetery visitors to bring their own trash bags when paying respects to departed loved ones. The initiative aims to reduce litter and ensure burial grounds remain in proper condition as thousands of Filipinos visit cemeteries during the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day period.

The mayor's call reflects growing concerns about waste accumulation in cemeteries during peak visitation periods. By encouraging visitors to dispose of their refuse responsibly, Iligan officials hope to ease the burden on municipal sanitation services and promote community involvement in environmental stewardship.

The appeal comes as local government units across the country prepare for increased cemetery traffic during the Undas season, a time when Filipino families traditionally visit the graves of deceased relatives to clean burial sites and offer flowers and prayers.