MPD: Manila South Cemetery ‘generally peaceful’ during Undas 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The situation at the Manila South Cemetery remained generally peaceful during this year’s Undas observance, the Manila Police District (MPD) said on Monday, Nov. 2.

Sta. Ana Police Station commander Richard Villanueva gave the assessment on All Souls’ Day, the final day of the long weekend.

“Okay naman po yung situation dito, generally peaceful,” Villanueva told reporters.

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(The situation here is okay and generally peaceful.)

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While Villanueva said that MPD did not record major incidents, he recalled cases where children got separated from their guardians but were immediately found.

He said that the cemetery gave wrist tags to children upon entering the premises to easily identify their guardian in case of emergencies.

Villanueva then shared that several visitors sought medical assistance as their blood pressure shot up due to the hot weather.

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He also said that the MPD also did not catch anyone drinking alcoholic beverages inside the cemetery.

“Dito pa lang sa entrance, hinaharang na namin yung mga taong papasok. Chine-check namin ultimo mga tumbler nila,” he added.

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(Here in the entrance, we check their belongings. We even check their tumblers.)

The cemetery strictly prohibits the following inside its premises: pets, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, vapes, illegal weapons, illegal drugs, and loud speakers.

Villanueva said that the confiscated items upon entrance will be turned over to their station for reports and will be burned after.

Meanwhile, Villanueva said that police officers are preparing for the possible surge of visitors in the cemetery on the last day of the long weekend.

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He added that several police officers will still be deployed inside the cemetery until Tuesday, November 3. /ms