Individuals pay their respects ahead of Undas at the Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Cemetery and Columbarium in Marikina City, taking advantage of the peaceful, uncrowded, and quiet atmosphere on Wednesday.The Philippine STAR / Walter Bollozos

LIVE updates: Undas 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are observing Undas on November 1 and 2 as families visit cemeteries and memorial parks to remember their departed loved ones.

Cemeteries across the country are expected to draw large crowds as Filipinos observe All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Authorities are also monitoring traffic and the movement of travelers heading to their home provinces for the holidays.

Bookmark this live blog for real-time updates on Undas 2026, including cemetery developments, crowd conditions, road closures and traffic advisories.

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Catholics urged not to keep ashes of loved ones at home ahead of UndasA Catholic priest has denounced keeping cremated remains at home or sealing them inside necklaces and other jewelry as a desecration of the dead, days before Filipinos observe All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day.Cristina Chi, 30 Oct 2026PNP: Undas secured; travelers nearing 2 millionWith over 141,000 police personnel and force multipliers deployed to cemeteries, major thoroughfares and places of convergence, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday security measures are in place for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.Emmanuel Tupas, 29 Oct 2026