Filipinos flock early to cemeteries on All Saints' Day

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Many Filipinos all over the country went early to visit departed loved ones in cemeteries on Sunday morning, November 1.

The Manila South Cemetery in Makati City opened at 6 a.m. to the public. Around 400 visitors were initially reported on a drizzling morning, according to Super Radyo dzBB's Mao dela Cruz.

As part of security protocols, there were separate lanes for men and women. There were also designated lanes for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

The cemetery will be open until 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Manila North Cemetery, the largest cemetery in the country, located in the City of Manila has so far recorded 2,800 visitors as of early Sunday.

Although there was no influx of visitors yet at Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City, several barangay personnel and law enforcers are on standby at the entry and exit points to ensure safety and order.

But according to Super Radyo dzBB's Allan Gatus, there was a slight increase in visitors on Saturday. Authorities are expecting more people to arrive at the Novaliches cemetery later in the day.

Over 111,000 policemen are deployed to enforce security across the country for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Soul's Day from Nov. 1 to 2.

Aside from cemeteries, there will also be cops stationed at bus terminals and other transportation hubs amid the expected exodus of travelers. —RF, GMA News