No pets allowed at Manila South Cemetery during Undas 2025 

Aside from the usual prohibited items like firearms, pointed objects, liquor, and cigarettes, pets were not allowed to enter the premises of the Manila South Cemetery. 

According to Sandra Aguinaldo’s report on “24 Oras” on Friday, fur parents had no choice but to be with their fur babies at the entrance of the cemetery. The cemetery management said it wants to make the observance of Undas more solemn inside the memorial park. 

But some pet owners believe that bringing their beloved pets inside should not be a big deal as long as proper care is observed. 

“May dala naman kaming diaper. Nasa disiplina naman po ng may-ari ng aso,” said Celine Santo. 

(We brought a diaper with us. I believe it really depends on how owners discipline their dogs.) 

“Sana po next na Undas po, pwede nang pumasok yung mga pets. Kasi kawawa naman po kung nandito lang yung mga pets kung iiwan po,” said  Ausagi Jimenez. 

(I hope pets will be allowed in the next Undas. Because it’s a pity to leave them here at the entrance.) 

While private vehicles are also not allowed inside, a free trike service is offered to senior citizens to bring them to the graves they will visit. 

Visits to the Manila South Cemetery are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. until November 2, or the All Souls’ Day. But overnight stays are prohibited. 

Also inside the Manila South Cemetery is the Manila Islamic Cemetery, where the grave of singer Freddie Aguilar can be found. 

Just outside of it is the sight of old graves that are covered with weeds and plants. While some haven’t been visited for a long time, Edwin Fernandez visited her parents. 

“Siyempre inaalala pa rin, mahal natin yung magulang natin. Para pag dumating yung time na ako naman nakahiga diyan, aalahanin naman ako ng mga anak ko,” she said. 

(Of course we have to pay respects to our late parents. So when the time comes, my children will also do the same for me.) 

The vibe outside Manila South Cemetery is different as visitors poke fun at death by taking a picture in a prop casket. 

There are an estimated 20,000 visitors at the Manila South Cemetery as of reporting, but authorities are expecting the number of visitors to peak on Saturday, November 1. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/LDF, GMA Integrated News