Metro Manila cities ready for Undas 2026

City Manila cities have actually stepped up traffic management, cemetery upkeep, and security preparations for the 2026 All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day (jointly Undas) custom.

In the city of Manila, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso stated Friday they have actually finished preparations for Undas, with a number of workplaces and companies collaborating to make sure an organized observance of the Christian custom.

In a possibility interview, Domagoso stated preparations included the Philippine National Police, especially the Manila Police District (MPD), the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), the Manila Health Department, the Department of Engineering and Public Services (DEPS), the City Electrician, the City Engineering, and the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau.

“For 10 days now, we’ve been preparing– the PNP, particularly the males and females of the Manila Police District, the MCDRRMD, the Manila Health Department, DEPS, City Electrician, City Engineering, and Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau. We are prepared,” Domagoso informed the press reporters.

The mayor advised the general public to observe Undas as a solemn event for households to collect, remember their left enjoyed ones, and wish their souls.

The MCDRRMD provided 100 portable toilets for the city’s 2 public cemeteries, with 60 appointed to Manila North Cemetery and 40 to Manila South Cemetery.

“Our intent as a city is to make this celebration solemn, where households come together, go to the remains of our left liked ones, and wish the peace of their souls,” he stated in Filipino.

Domagoso likewise stated suppliers would not be enabled inside cemeteries. Designated offering locations would rather be supplied outside cemetery borders to permit suppliers to offer without interrupting visitors.

Roadway closures

Roadway closures near the Manila North Cemetery will range from 12 a.m. on Oct. 30 till 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 1, the Manila Public Information Office stated. Impacted locations consist of parts of Blumentritt, Dimasalang, and Maceda streets, the northbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge, and crossways along Aurora Boulevard and Blumentritt Road.

Vehicle drivers were recommended to follow designated rerouting plans. Parking locations are readily available along P. Guevarra, Felix Huertas, and Oroquieta streets, from Blumentritt Road to Aurora Boulevard.

Impacted roadways consist of Blumentritt Street from A. Bonifacio Avenue to Aurora Boulevard; Dimasalang Street to Retiro Street from Retiro Street to Calavite Street; Maceda Street from Makiling Street to Dimasalang Street; the northbound lane of Dimasalang Bridge; Aurora Boulevard corner Leonor Rivera Street; and Blumentritt Road corner Leonor Rivera Street.

Vehicle drivers originating from Dimasalang Road and heading to Blumentritt Road ought to turn right on Simoun Street, while those originating from Quezon City through A. Bonifacio Avenue need to turn left on Labo Street.

Automobiles from Maceda Street planning to utilize Dimasalang or Retiro streets ought to turn right on Simoun Street. Those from Aurora Boulevard heading to Dimasalang Street need to turn right on Leonor Rivera Street, while drivers from Blumentritt Road heading to Aurora Boulevard need to likewise turn right on Leonor Rivera Street.

Designated parking lot are along P. Guevarra, Felix Huertas, and Oroquieta streets, from Blumentritt Road to Aurora Boulevard.

The local government encouraged drivers to prepare their journeys and utilize detours to prevent hold-ups.

Marikina City, on the other hand, will execute a one-way eastbound traffic plan on A. Bonifacio Avenue and Sumulong Highway from 6 a.m. on Oct. 31 up until 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 2. Vehicle drivers heading to Loyola Memorial Park and Marikina City appropriate were encouraged to follow designated paths and traffic indications.

Mayor Maan Teodoro stated that the city had actually carried out cleaning operations and misting at cemeteries, developed command posts for cops, social employees and medical groups, and released an animal rescue group to immunize roaming pet dogs and felines. Worker will keep an eye on traffic and security all the time from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

At Barangka Cemetery, the city is collaborating with households impacted by the prepared four-story ossuary and columbarium. Kinds will be dispersed to upgrade records and assist track stays, especially those without upgraded details for more than 5 years.

Peace and order procedures

Domagoso stated the city had actually collaborated with cops, health and catastrophe action workplaces, engineering systems and traffic workers to get ready for Undas. Suppliers will not be enabled inside cemeteries however might offer in designated locations outside their boundaries. He advised visitors that alcohol, sharp things, guns, and karaoke are restricted inside the cemetery.

Makati City held its last coordination conference for Oplan Undas 2026, led by Public Safety Officer BGen. Rodelio Jocson and the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. Individuals consisted of cops, fire workers, barangay authorities, city departments, private-sector agents, and authorities from Manila, consisting of agents of Manila South Cemetery and the Manila DRRMO.

In Pasig, the local government performed cleaning, concreting, asphalting, repainting, cutting, and repair at the Pasig City Public Cemetery, likewise referred to as Barracks. The city stated its crematorium and columbarium are functional, and a roofing system has actually been put on the columbarium’s roofing deck.

Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano examined the city cemetery to examine cleaning and cleansing work, especially the elimination of blockages along paths. She likewise checked out bus and public transportation terminals along Buendia-Taft, advising operators to park correctly and traffic enforcers to avoid prohibited terminals that might trigger blockage.

Marikina has actually likewise forbidden bladed weapons, alcohol, smoking cigarettes and vaping, littering, extreme sound, getting on burial places, and other activities inside cemeteries, consisting of using plastic and Styrofoam.

In San Juan, Mayor Francis Zamora stated extra security workers, traffic enforcers, sanitation groups, and emergency situation responders would be released throughout Undas.

“So our anticipated visitors on Nov. 1 will be someplace in between 35,000 and 40,000,” Zamora informed press reporters throughout a check out to the San Juan City Cemetery on Oct. 23.

The cemetery’s checking out hours are from 6 a.m. to midnight. Guns, bladed weapons, alcohol, and controlled substances are forbidden, while betting and entry by bikes and bikes are not permitted. Suppliers might run just in designated locations.

Taguig City continued cleaning its cemeteries and establishing camping tents for assistance desks and command posts to help visitors and preserve peace and order. The city advised the general public to follow cemetery guidelines, deal with garbage appropriately, protect their possessions, and work together with workers.

Not to be surpassed, the Eastern Police District (EPD) guaranteed the general public that enforcement of security, traffic management, emergency situation reaction, and public precaution will be integrated ahead of the increase of cemetery visitors and tourists throughout Undas.

In its Inter-Agency Coordinating Meeting in Preparation for a Safe and Secure Undas 2026 in Metro East Area carried out recently, EPD director BGen. Roman Arugay stated that through the collective efforts of the authorities and partner companies, the EPD looks for to preserve peace and order, make sure smooth traffic circulation, offer timely emergency situation help, and secure the general public throughout the observance.

Arugay worried that the activity highlighted the EPD’s dedication to proactive preparation, functional preparedness, and reinforced inter-agency cooperation in guaranteeing a safe, organized, and protected Undas 2026 for citizens and visitors throughout the Metro East Area.WITH A REPORT FROM FRANCISCO TUYAY