According to Mariz Umali’s “24 Oras” report on Friday, children aged 12 and below will now be allowed to enter the cemetery premises as long as they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
“Binibigyan na rin po namin ng konsiderasyon po ng mayora natin dahil minsan lang naman po sa isang taon. Mabigyan po ng tsansang dumalaw sa mga mahal nila sa buhay,” Manila South Cemetery OIC Manny Juan said. The management of the cemeteries advised visitors to wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Manila North and South Cemeteries will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting October 29 to November 2.“Sisikapin na namin matapos lahat lahat para wala na po kaming problema,” Maria Elena Trias, caretaker of Manila North Cemetery, said.“Malaki po yung chance na magkasunog dahil gumagamit po sila ng pintura at tiners, plus yung matutulis na bagay kasi ginagamit po nila yun sa pagpipintura at paglilinis,” she said.