Flooding Hinders Undas Cemetery Visits in Pampanga
Persistent flooding at the Holy Spirit Memorial Park in Masantol, Pampanga, made it difficult for families to visit the graves of their loved ones during Undas 2026. Visitors had to navigate submerged pathways, with some graves becoming inaccessible.
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