Politics · Philippines Bureau
Robredo, Salceda families honor departed loved ones on All Saints' Day
Public officials and their families paid respects at cemeteries across Bicol on Sunday as Filipinos observed All Saints' Day. The visits to grave sites in Camarines Sur and Albay reflected the enduring tradition of remembrance in the region.
LSN Philippines ·
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY — Families of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Joey Salceda visited the final resting places of their departed relatives in the Bicol region on Sunday, November 1, in observation of All Saints' Day.
Salceda paid his respects at the Garden of Faith cemetery in Barangay Sugcad, Polangui, while members of Robredo's family visited burial grounds in Camarines Sur. The simultaneous cemetery visits underscored the significance of the religious and cultural occasion among Filipino families across South Luzon.
All Saints' Day remains one of the most widely observed commemorations in the Philippines, with families traditionally visiting cemeteries to clean grave sites, offer flowers, and remember deceased relatives. The custom reflects deep-rooted Filipino values of honoring ancestors and maintaining family bonds across generations.
The visits by the two prominent political families were part of nationwide observances held throughout the archipelago on the same day, as millions of Filipinos participated in the annual remembrance tradition across various regions.