Alexandra Schulze

Word of the Day for November 1, 2025: undas

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<div><iframe class="megaphone-controller-iframe" style="min-height:480px;min-width:100%;max-height:unset;max-width:1000px;width:100%;border:none;transition:height 0.4s, width 0.4s;display:block;height:610px" src="https://68f1264bfaeb23a85c652ed4.mega.page/word-of-the-day---asexual-1-2" title="MegaController" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><script src="https://embed.megaphonetv.com/embed.js" data-name="megaphoneembed" type="text/javascript" defer=""></script><p>noun</p><p><strong>DEFINITION: </strong>The Filipino tradition of honoring the dead by visiting the cemeteries of buried loved ones, decorating them with flowers, candles, and other offerings. Most families also bring food, drinks, and some even spend the night at the cemetery to pray for the souls of their ancestors.</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY:</strong> Derived from the Spanish word &quot;honras&quot; meaning &quot;honors&quot;.</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these relevant articles related to today’s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>:  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/multimedia/slideshow/11/02/23/mga-eksena-sa-undas-ano-ang-araw-ng-mga-patay-para-sa-pinoy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mga eksena sa Undas: Ano ang Araw ng mga Patay para sa Pinoy?</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/10/23/undas-2025-1-35-million-passengers-expected-at-naia-1516" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Undas 2025: Around 1.35 million passengers expected at NAIA<br/></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/27/paalala-ng-mpd-baril-patalim-alak-atbp-bawal-sa-sementeryo-ngayong-undas-2025-1709" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paalala ng MPD: Baril, patalim, alak bawal sa sementeryo ngayong Undas 2025</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new WORD OF THE DAY here on ABS-CBN.com.</p>

<p>The Filipino tradition of honoring the dead by visiting the cemeteries of buried loved ones, decorating them with flowers, candles, and other offerings. Most families also bring food, drinks, and some even spend the night at the cemetery to pray for the souls of their ancestors.</p>

The Filipino tradition of honoring the dead by visiting the cemeteries of buried loved ones, decorating them with flowers, candles, and other offerings. Most families also bring food, drinks, and some even spend the night at the cemetery to pray for the souls of their ancestors.