Undas 2026 observances begin as authorities prepare for large crowds at cemeteries and rising passenger volumes at transport hubs. In reporting from across the Philippines, outlets describe increased travel as people head to their home provinces and note that major memorial sites start drawing visitors ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
In Manila, multiple reports focus on Manila North Cemetery and other large cemeteries. GMA News Online expects up to 2 million visitors to Manila North Cemetery during Undas, while Inquirer.net reports that Manila Memorial Park in Sucat records more than 16,000 visitors ahead of the holidays, exceeding an expected 15,000 count. Inquirer.net also details operational planning at Manila North Cemetery, including that any extension of operating hours will be assessed, and it publishes an advisory listing road closures around the cemetery during a defined period. Another Inquirer.net explainer highlights practical guidance for visitors, including the use of online grave finders and interactive maps.
Across outlets, the differing emphasis ranges from passenger movement and live updates to cemetery-specific figures, security staffing, and traffic measures, but all describe a concerted effort to manage heightened demand during the early Undas period.
