More than 50 thousand people flocked to various public and private cemeteries in Iloilo City during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
Data compiled by the Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) showed that an estimated 50,735 visitors were recorded from November 1 to 2.
Forest Lake Cemetery in Calahunan, Mandurriao, drew the largest crowd, recording 11,650 visitors.
Christ the King in Barangay Ungka, Jaro, came in second with 9,000 visitors, followed by Molo Public Cemetery in Barangay Poblacion, Molo with 6,450 visitors.
Other locations also saw steady crowds, including Aglipay Cemetery on Tanza Road in City Proper with 5,120 visitors, Green Garden Memorial Park in Barangay Tagbac, Jaro with 3,300 visitors, Jaro Public Cemetery with 2,505 visitors, and Mandurriao Public Cemetery with 2,400 visitors.
According to the EOC, the overall situation across cemeteries, transport terminals, and seaports remained peaceful and orderly, with zero crime-related incidents recorded during the monitoring period.
Joint security and emergency response teams were deployed throughout the city to maintain order and provide immediate assistance.
The operations involved personnel from the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).
On-site health personnel also attended to 96 individuals who required medical care.
Services provided included routine blood pressure monitoring, evaluation of minor ailments, and basic first aid care.IMT
