The annual “Undas” tradition will be slightly different again because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the strong family ties remain the same.
Just like in 2020, the Inter-Agency Task Force ordered the closure of cemeteries, memorial parks and columbaria from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. With the upcoming restrictions, some decided to visit the memorial plots of their loved ones early.
For Shamira Areopagita, a student, the yearly tradition remains a family affair despite the pandemic. [Translation: Our lola is very close to us and she just recently died earlier this year, so we took this chance to come here since she’s very special to us…Even though I have school and work, I really wanted to go here even if it’s raining.]
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bishop appeals to allow relatives of COVID-19 victims to visit cemeteries during UndasCatholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President-elect Bishop Pablo Virgilio David appealed on Friday, Oct. 22, to allow relatives of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victims to visit their graves during All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
Read more »
Peru surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 deathsHIGHEST COVID DEATH RATE Peru, which has the world's highest COVID19 death rate per capita, has recently surpassed 200,000 deaths from COVID-19, according to their health ministry. READ:
Read more »
Robredo seeks to decentralize, liberalize COVID-19 vax drive to reduce wasteThe government should decentralize and liberalize vaccination efforts in light of the logistics problem that could result to wastage or expiration of vaccine doses in the country, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Sunday, October 24.
Read more »
Over 7K PDLs at Cebu City Jail get 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccineCEBU CITY, Philippines -- Over 7, 000 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) who are now at the male and female dormitories of the Cebu City Jail already received their first dose of the COVID-19
Read more »
Alert Level 2 in NCR possible with COVID-19 declineThe DILG said Metro Manila may further ease lockdown restrictions if COVID-19 cases continue to go down.
Read more »