Caraga cops log peaceful Undas; cemetery crowd tops 350,000
The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the Caraga region (Region 13) was largely peaceful and orderly, with over 350,000 people visiting cemeteries and memorial parks. No major untoward incidents were reported.
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