Bacolod public cemetery braces for ‘Undas’

By: Dolly Yasa

BACOLOD City – The Burgos Public Cemetery in Bacolod City has begun preparations for the thousands of visitors who are expected to flock to observe All Souls’ Day and Saints’ Days on Friday and Saturday.

Ricardo Repohiyo, lead caretaker of the Burgos Public Cemetery, said they have started cleaning up and installing lights at the cemetery.

The staff of the City Legal Office also started their inspections and it was agreed that the vendors inside the cemetery will have to move out.

Repohiyo said contraband such as deadly weapons, alcoholic drinks, and flammable materials will be banned from the cemetery.

The public was also advised to avoid bringing speakers or videoke sets inside the cemetery.