The city government of Taguig has released guidelines related to visiting cemeteries within its jurisdiction.
The government urges the public to visit the cemeteries early to avoid overcrowding that can cause severe traffic and congestion.
The city government of Taguig reminds visitors that it is strictly prohibited to bring and consume alcohol in public cemeteries, as well as smoking or vaping. Any sharp objects such as knives, cutters, scissors and others will be confiscated. The carrying of firearms is also forbidden, particularly during the barangay elections firearms ban.
Gambling, loud music, and bringing toxic or flammable items are also banned in the cemeteries.
The city government will provide Help Desks, Medical Areas, toilets, and water refilling stations for the public.
Here are the opening and closing hours of the cemeteries in Taguig this Undas: The Heroes' Cemetery is open from October 27th to 30th from 6 am to 8 pm. On October 31st and November 1st, it opens from 6 am until midnight. From November 2nd to 4th, the Heroes' Cemetery is open from 6 am to 8 pm.
The Heritage Park is open from 7 am to 8 pm on October 30th. From October 31st to November 1st, it is open from 5 am to 10 pm. On November 2nd, it opens at 5 am and closes at 8 pm.
The Garden of Memories Memorial Park and Chapels is open from October 27th to 30th from 6 am to 6 pm. However, on October 31st, it is open from 6 am to 10 pm. On November 1st, it opens from 5 am and closes at midnight. From November 2nd to 4th, it is open from 6 am to 6 pm.
At the Hagonoy Catholic Cemetery, it operates from 5 am to 6 pm from October 27th to November 1st. From November 2nd to 4th, it is open from 8 am to 5 pm.
Those visiting the Tuktukan Cemetery can visit from 6 am to 6 pm on October 30th. On October 31st, it is open from 6 am to 10 pm. On November 1st, it is open from 6 am to midnight. On November 2nd, it is open from 6 am to 6 pm.
Visitors to the Tipas Roman Catholic Cemetery on October 30th can enter the cemetery from 6 am to 6 pm. On October 31st, it is open from 6 am to 10 pm. On November 1st, it is open from 6 am until 2 am the next day. It temporarily closes and reopens on November 2nd from 6 am to 10 pm.
At the Bagumbayan Catholic Cemetery, the schedule is from 6 am to 10 pm from October 29th to November 2nd.
The Imam Moh Kusin Memorial Park is open from 6 am to 10 pm from October 29th to November 2nd.
The Aglipay Cemetery is open from 6 am to 10 pm from October 29th to November 2nd.
The Taguig Public Cemetery is open from 5 am to 8 pm from October 27th to 31st. On November 1st, it is open from 5 am until 2 am the following day. On November 2nd, it is open from 5 am to 8 pm.
(Photos by Taguig PIO and Taguig City Police)