Manila North Cemetery Kicks Off 2026 Undas Preparations Early
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Manila North Cemetery Kicks Off 2026 Undas Preparations Early

Manila North Cemetery has begun early preparations for Undas, the Filipino observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days, expecting up to 2 million visitors and focusing on safety and cleanliness.

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