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

Bohol police now ready for 'Kalag-Kalag' 2022

Col. Osmundo Salibo, director of the Bohol Provincial Police Office, says police is preparing to go on full alert for the “Kalag-Kalag” (Undas). Photo: Leo Udtohan

TAGBILARAN CITY- The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) will field at least 832 police officers to secure public and private cemeteries during the observance of All Saints’ Day or “Kalag-Kalag,” the police provincial director said.

"The BPPO is in full blast in our preparation for Undas 2022.  Aside from that our police personnel we have also force multipliers to be deployed and other agencies  to make sure Undas 2022 will be incident-free in the province of Bohol," said BPPO provincial police director Col. Osmundo Salibo said in a press briefing Monday.

There will be at least 1,757 force multipliers such as tanod, Lingkod Bayan Advocacy Support Groups, Patrolya ng Bayan, Alpha Kappa Rho and Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma.

He added that  352 personnel from the 47th Infantry Battalion of the  Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be utilized to ensure that all security measures are in place.

The full deployment of police officers will occur a day before “Kalag-Kalag” when people are expected to visit their deceased loved ones in cemeteries.

BPPO will also secure other places of convergence such as churches, malls, public transportation terminals and tourist destinations where many people are expected to make use of the long weekend for leisure.

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