ILOILO CITY – The city government here is ready for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day as it released guidelines to ensure an orderly and peaceful observance on November 1 and 2.
In a press conference on Thursday, acting Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon said he has issued Executive Order (EO) 138-A, series of 2024, which enumerates the items and activities to be prohibited when visiting cemeteries.
He said the order covers private and public cemeteries, memorial parks, columbaria, and similar places within the city.
Prohibited in these places are liquor and other alcoholic beverages, highly combustible materials, drones, and firearms, except those with security clearances, and sharp objects.
Videoke or any device that causes loud sounds, gambling and gambling paraphernalia, and overnight stays are also not allowed.
Ganzon said for the first time, the PhP 500 payment for special permits to sell flowers will be waived.
Flower vendors will be allowed to display their goods only in designated areas starting October 29.
These are the Yulo Drive in front of the old police station in Arevalo District; from Locsin (private road) between Molo Plaza and Kapehan in Molo District; areas across the Civil Service Commission in Mandurriao District; Socorro to F&C, excluding the stretch facing the banks between Bank of Makati and Metrobank in Mandurriao; and the area covering the outer perimeter of Jaro Plaza from the Jaro belfry moving clockwise up to the plaza in Jaro District.
Public Order and Safety Management Office officer in charge JV Mabilog said they have mapped and assessed all cemeteries in the city.
The city government expects the influx of visitors beginning October 31. (PNA)