Ilocos Sur Town Promotes Zero-Waste Practices in Cemeteries
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Ilocos Sur Town Promotes Zero-Waste Practices in Cemeteries

Magsingal town in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, is promoting zero-waste practices in its cemeteries, urging visitors to bring reusable items and avoid single-use plastics to reduce garbage during the upcoming 'Undas' observance.

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