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Thousands visit cemeteries ahead of All Saints' Day

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<p>MANILA - Thousands of Filipinos filled grave sites across the country to honor their dead on Sunday ahead of All Saints&#x27; Day.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/26C98HlXOtw" width="560"></iframe></figure><p>At the Manila North Cemetery alone, the crowd was estimated at 100,000 at past 1 p.m., according to the city police office.</p><p>Due to the sweltering heat, over 30 people have sought medical attention for high blood pressure at the Manila Health Department&#x27;s booth. Two people also required first aid for minor wounds.</p><p>A DZMM public service booth, meanwhile, lent wheelchairs to elderly cemetery-goers and name tags for youngsters.      </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Wheelchair sa DZMM booth sa entrada ng Manila North Cemetery, maaaring hiramin | via <a href="https://twitter.com/zhandercayabyab">@zhandercayabyab</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BantayUndas2016?src=hash">#BantayUndas2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vo33EEvGWj">pic.twitter.com/Vo33EEvGWj</a></p>— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZMMTeleRadyo/status/792547971824955392">October 30, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Libreng name tag sa mga bata, handog ng DZMM public service booth sa Manila North Cemetery | via <a href="https://twitter.com/zhandercayabyab">@zhandercayabyab</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BantayUndas2016?src=hash">#BantayUndas2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/r9KPhTbd4C">pic.twitter.com/r9KPhTbd4C</a></p>— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZMMTeleRadyo/status/792548309852237825">October 30, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uL1rpBGfpi8" width="560"></iframe></figure><p>Some 5,000 people, meanwhile, have visited the Manila South Cemetery.</p><p>Authorities have set up frisking booths at cemetery gates to confiscate alcoholic beverages, bladed weapons, stereo sets and other prohibited items.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">TINGNAN: Ilan sa mga nakuhang ipinagbabawal sa loob ng Manila North Cemetery | via <a href="https://twitter.com/zhandercayabyab">@zhandercayabyab</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BantayUndas2016?src=hash">#BantayUndas2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/fxIfST4bes">pic.twitter.com/fxIfST4bes</a></p>— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZMMTeleRadyo/status/792617900062285824">October 30, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Mga alagang hayop, hindi pinapasok sa Manila North Cemetery | via <a href="https://twitter.com/zhandercayabyab">@zhandercayabyab</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BantayUndas2016?src=hash">#BantayUndas2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/99hLAcMiv1">pic.twitter.com/99hLAcMiv1</a></p>— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZMMTeleRadyo/status/792562512642252800">October 30, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="~//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><p>The Philippine National Police (PNP) also went on full alert to <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/30/16/ncrpo-no-terror-threat-in-metro-manila-this-undas"><strong>beef up security</strong></a> at transport terminals, seaports and airports with the expected rush of Metro Manila residents heading home to their provinces in time for All Saints&#x27; Day.</p><p>The PNP has not monitored any untoward incident so far.</p><p>Filipino Catholics typically mark the occasion with festive family gatherings at the tombs, where drinking and even open-air karaoke singing sessions are often held.</p><p>The Christian tradition dates back to the ancient practice in Rome, which honors all saints and martyrs who died for the faith.</p><p>All Souls&#x27; Day, the day after, is often when those wanting to avoid the crowds of All Saints&#x27; Day visit the cemeteries to pay their respects. -- <strong>With reports from Zhander Cayabyab and Ron Lopez, DZMM; Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News; Agence France Presse</strong></p>

<p>Thousands of Filipinos filled grave sites across the country to honor their dead on Sunday ahead of the All Saints' Day.</p>

Thousands of Filipinos filled grave sites across the country to honor their dead on Sunday ahead of the All Saints' Day.