No overnite stay in Tagbilaran cemeteries

By Leo Udtohan 

Victoria Memorial Park in Tagbilaran City, Bohol is one of the five cemeteries in the city where staying overnight is strictly prohibited from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2022. Photo: Leo Udtohan

TAGBILARAN CITY—This city has banned overnight stay in the cemeteries during “Kalag-Kalag” (Undas), one of the many health and security protocols.

According to guidelines issued by the Tagbilaran City government, residents are allowed to visit on October 30 to November 2  from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m

The "no overnight" would be observed at Taloto Catholic Cemetery, Dampas Catholic Cemetery, Victoria Memorial Park, Serenity Park and Tagbilaran City Public Cemetery.

Visiting the grave of a loved one honors the memory of that person. Photo: Leo Udtohan

Using huge speakers, karaoke, or any devices that produce loud music is strictly prohibited, unless intended for religious services.

Smoking, gambling, and bringing alcoholic drinks and pointed objects, are strictly prohibited.

"Wearing of facemasks in crowded places or areas is highly encouraged, especially for those who are not vaccinated, not fully-vaccinated, senior citizens, and immunocornpromised individuals," the city government reminded.

Aurelio Gahit, popular known as “Ondoy Kalag", said visitors must show respect to their loved ones when they will visit Victoria Memorial Park (ViMPark). 

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To all those who’ve gone ahead, our prayers. 

From the media: Dean of Boholano journalists Zoilo Dejaresco,  Palanca awardee and Bohol Sunday Post columnist Cloviz Nazareno,  Fil “Hitman” Layao, Bohol Balita Daily News publisher Tony Silagon, Bohol Sunday Post columnist-lawyer Isabelo Sales, dyTR’s Showbiz Chikka anchor Anzing Poquita, radio reporter Ben Pingkian, former Bohol Chronicle columnist and Gov. Erico Aumentado, Bohol Sunday Post publisher Boy Guingguing, former Maribojoc Vice Mayor Fructuoso Redulla Jr, Bohol Standard publisher and Tagbilaran councilor- lawyer Aleckoy Lim, Nestor Daarol, Reynaldo Daro Sr.,  Engr./Chairman Maurito Lim, Loy Palapos, Joseph Ligan, Alejandro Amoguis, people’s lawyer Tim Cabatos, Jessie Bantugan, Nilo Sapong, Rizalino "Inday Rufing" Torralba, June Blanco, Atty. Dandan Bantugan, and Fred Araneta. 

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Aurelio "Ondoy Kalag" Gahit says memories give comfort. Photo: Leo Udtohan