MMDA flags 5 major cemeteries for Undas traffic management

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has designated five major cemeteries in Metro Manila as priority areas for traffic management during Undas 2026, the agency said on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

MMDA Traffic Discipline Office Director Atty. Vic Nuñez identified the cemeteries as Manila North Cemetery, Manila South Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City, San Juan Public Cemetery and Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City.

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Nuñez directed the local government units where the five cemeteries are located to prepare their respective plans for Undas. These include setting up command posts and help desks, with designated personnel to assist the public, particularly at the five priority cemeteries.

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Nuñez also asked concerned local government units to provide rerouting maps and road closure advisories in advance.

The MMDA will share these materials on its social media pages to inform the public of traffic adjustments near cemeteries.

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According to the agency, it will deploy a total of 2,419 personnel during Undas to assist with traffic management and provide public assistance.

The MMDA’s Metro Parkways Clearing Group will also conduct clearing operations around cemeteries from Oct. 25 to Nov. 3, while its Road Emergency Group will place ambulances and rescue vehicles on standby. Evacuation centers have also been identified near major cemeteries in case of emergencies. /cb