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The Tala Cemetery in Caloocan continues to transfer bones of the deceased who have not been visited in a long time, two days before the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.In Mariz Umalis’ Tuesday report on 24 Oras, sacks of human bones were dropped in a structure called a mass vault in the cemetery to make way for new burials, especially since around 40 burials take place every week.“‘Yung pinaglalagyan nag-expire na ang kontrata, tinatanggal na pag nag lapse para maglagay ng bago.
This is better than being scattered all over since these have a foul smell that can destroy the lungs and carry bacteria, Lopez said.The tombstones are lined up in case the departed’s family come looking for them.For this year’s Undas, some family members are busy painting and repairing the remaining tombs.“Maalagaan ang puntod nila mapakita na mahal na mahal ko sila,” Maricar Base said.“Last day na po kasi ng paglilinis.
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