Caraga Region Reports Peaceful Undas Observance with 350,000 Cemetery Visitors
Approximately 350,000 people visited cemeteries and memorial parks across the Caraga Region in the Philippines during the observance of Undas (All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day). Police authorities reported that the observance was generally peaceful with no significant incidents, attributed to early preparations and strict security measures.
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