Metro Manila Sees Millions Visit Cemeteries on All Saints' Day; Police Report Orderly Observance
Over 2.5 million Filipinos visited cemeteries in Metro Manila on All Saints' Day, marking a significant movement of people. The National Capital Region Police Office reported a generally peaceful observance, with extensive police deployment. A surge in passenger traffic is also anticipated as people return from the provinces.
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