Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced that he signed Executive Order No. 38, directing the closure of all cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbaries in Manila City from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.
Under Moreno’s Executive Order No. 38, only interment and cremation services for non-COVID-19 cases will be allowed during Undas season but strict health protocols must be observed.
However, Moreno said those who wish to honor their dead can go to cemeteries in Manila City from Sept. 8 until Oct. 30 to prevent mass gathering. The Mayor noted that overcrowding is highly likely during the Undas season especially in the city’s largest burial grounds namely: Manila North Cemetery that has 105,837 graves, and Manila South Cemetery that has 39,228 graves.
According to city mayor, Manila North Cemetery can accommodate up to 1.5 million visitors while Manila South Cemetery, up to 800,000.“Kung sakali na naman dumating ang vaccine para sa coronavirus, para hindi na tayo magkasakit at gumaling ang may sakit, by Oct. 30 akin po itong kakanselin,” he said.Also, Moreno said he will cancel his executive order if the national government also revises its health protocols before the Undas season.
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