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In Malabon’s Tugatog Cemetery, memorial wall used to remember the dead
In Malabon’s Tugatog Cemetery, memorial wall used to remember the dead
As the redevelopment of the Tugatog Public Cemetery in Malabon City continues, those who visit their dearly departed for the commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day settle with lighting a candle, offering flowers and saying a prayer before a memorial wall.
As the redevelopment of the Tugatog Public Cemetery in Malabon City continues, those who visit their dearly departed for the commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day settle with lighting a candle, offering flowers and saying a prayer before a memorial wall.
This wall contains the names of some of those who are buried in the said cemetery whose remains have been put in a temporary storage pending the completion of the redevelopment.
This wall contains the names of some of those who are buried in the said cemetery whose remains have been put in a temporary storage pending the completion of the redevelopment.
Dr. Bernadette Bordador, officer-in-charge of the Malabon City Health Office, said the project might be finished in 2025.
Dr. Bernadette Bordador, officer-in-charge of the Malabon City Health Office, said the project might be finished in 2025.
She assured the public that the remains of their loved ones are being taken care of.
She assured the public that the remains of their loved ones are being taken care of.
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“To improve the conditions of the public cemetery, to make it more respectable for those who have gone ahead,” Bordador said. “Di naman pinapabayaan.
“To improve the conditions of the public cemetery, to make it more respectable for those who have gone ahead,” Bordador said. “Di naman pinapabayaan.
Some of those who visited on Friday include Beatrice Cruz and her sisters.
Some of those who visited on Friday include Beatrice Cruz and her sisters.
“Parang medyo may emptiness lang pero knowing kasi na naka-print naman yung pangalan ng mga magulang namin at ‘yung pamangkin ko ok naman po nakakausap naman po ‘yun naman po ang importante,” Cruz said.
“Parang medyo may emptiness lang pero knowing kasi na naka-print naman yung pangalan ng mga magulang namin at ‘yung pamangkin ko ok naman po nakakausap naman po ‘yun naman po ang importante,” Cruz said.
The redevelopment started during the pandemic and Tugatog Cemetery was only opened this year.
The redevelopment started during the pandemic and Tugatog Cemetery was only opened this year.
About 17,000 are buried here and 10,000 are expected to visit for Undas.
About 17,000 are buried here and 10,000 are expected to visit for Undas.
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Tugatog Cemetery houses the statue “The Devil and St. Michael the Archangel” which portrays the devil triumphing over St. Michael and gives the message that evil remains in the world.
Tugatog Cemetery houses the statue “The Devil and St. Michael the Archangel” which portrays the devil triumphing over St. Michael and gives the message that evil remains in the world.
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In nearby Sangandaan Cemetery in Caloocan City where about 300,000 are buried, many have already visited on Friday. A total of 35,000 visitors are expected for Undas.
In nearby Sangandaan Cemetery in Caloocan City where about 300,000 are buried, many have already visited on Friday. A total of 35,000 visitors are expected for Undas.
One of those who come every year is Let Dela Cruz who highlighted the importance of showing up.
One of those who come every year is Let Dela Cruz who highlighted the importance of showing up.
“Sabi ah ng matatanda, masaya sila pag nadadalaw. Kawawa kapag walang dumadalaw,” Dela Cruz said.
“Sabi ah ng matatanda, masaya sila pag nadadalaw. Kawawa kapag walang dumadalaw,” Dela Cruz said.
Jun Gatchalian also treasures their yearly visit since he gets to bond with family.
Jun Gatchalian also treasures their yearly visit since he gets to bond with family.
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“Ito na reunion ng pamilya ‘pag ganitong okasyon eh. Nagkikita kita. Bihira na kasi magkita-kita,” Gatchalian said.
“Ito na reunion ng pamilya ‘pag ganitong okasyon eh. Nagkikita kita. Bihira na kasi magkita-kita,” Gatchalian said.
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