Filipinos Gather for All Saints' Day 2024

On All Saints' Day, approximately one million Filipinos visited the Manila North Cemetery, with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management estimating the crowd at 1,015,000. Despite heavy rains from Severe Tropical Storm 'Kristine' causing flooding in areas like Hagonoy, Bulacan, many people still made their way to cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones. The Manila South Cemetery also saw around 37,000 visitors by noon, with police and medical teams deployed to ensure safety and order. Authorities have implemented measures to ease traffic, including closing specific roads for pedestrian use. Visitors participated in traditional practices, lighting candles and offering flowers, underscoring the cultural significance of the day. The observance of All Saints' Day remains a deeply rooted tradition in the Philippines, despite adverse weather conditions.