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IT WAS quiet on All Saints’ Day in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue. This was because the crowds that authorities expected to flock to cemeteries did not turn up. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia observed that although authorities expected many visitors to flock to cemeteries starting Thursday night, Oct. 31, 2024, fewer people showed up than anticipated.The observance of All Saints’ Day fell on Friday, Nov. 1, while All Souls’ Day is observed on Saturday, Nov. 2.
The offenders were caught in several cemeteries, including Cebu Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Carreta Cemetery and Pardo Cemetery. Ramil Ayuman, head of the Cebu City Public Information Office, said the City is committed to maintaining public order and sanitation during Kalagkalag.Meanwhile, the Mandaue City Police Office reported a peaceful observance of All Saints’ Day across cemeteries in the city. As of 6 p.m. on Nov. 1, it recorded 12,160 people visiting different cemeteries. St.
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