The Manila Public Information Office (PIO) has issued an advisory regarding road closures and traffic rerouting that the city government will implement around the Manila North Cemetery during the observance of Undas 2026.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Manila PIO said the Undas traffic plan will remain in effect from 12 a.m. on October 30 to 11:59 p.m. on November 1.
Caloocan City Mayor Along Malapitan released Friday the pickup points for the Libreng Sakay (free rides) offered across Caloocan during this year’s observance of Undas.
“Upang umagapay sa ating mga kababayan ngayong Undas 2026, maghahatid po ang ating Caloocan City Public Safety and Traffic Management Department (PSTMD) at Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (JODA) ng LIBRENG SAKAY sa ilang ruta malapit sa mga sementeryo sa Caloocan,” Malapitan said in a Facebook post.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed all its units nationwide on full alert status starting Friday as authorities prepare for expected influx of people visiting cemeteries and traveling during Undas 2026.
PNP Deputy Chief for Administration Lieutenant General Wilson Lopez said around 141,000 personnel from the PNP and augmentation forces have been deployed to secure the occasion.
“Kaninang madaling araw (Early morning), all PNP units nationwide are placed on full alert status from today up to November 3,” Lopez said at a press briefing.
“A total of approximately 141,000 personnel from the PNP and other augment forces. Our force multipliers have been deployed to ensure a safe, peaceful and orderly observance of the Undas,” he added.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is making the necessary preparations to ensure the safe and orderly trip for Filipinos who will head to their respective provinces or travel elsewhere for this year’s Undas.
In a video message, the President said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies are now conducting extensive and thorough inspections at airports, seaports, and bus terminals to guarantee the safety of passengers.
He said urgent repairs on roads would also be completed by October 29 to minimize traffic woes during the surge in travel.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), meanwhile, issued over a thousand special permits for additional buses to ensure sufficient public transport for passengers.
Marcos said the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) would also issue a relaxation order and special permits from October 29 to November 3, to allow a more flexible travel schedule for passenger vessels. Additional trips will also be provided on certain routes if necessary.
For those traveling in or out of the country, the President also assured the public that all immigration counters would remain fully staffed from October 30 to November 3.
“Nais nating tiyakin na magiging ligtas, maayos, at maginhawa ang kanilang pagbiyahe at pagdalaw. Pinaghahandaan na ng pamahalaan ang iba't ibang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan para sa Undas,” Marcos said.
(We want to ensure that their travel and visit will be safe, orderly, and comfortable. The government is already preparing for the various needs of our countrymen for Undas.)
“Kasabay ng pagdagsa ng mga pasahero, magkakaroon ng round-the-clock help desk ang mga pangunahing terminal mula 29 Oktober hanggang 3 November upang umalalay sa mga biyahero,” he added.
(As passengers flock to terminals, major transport hubs will have round-the-clock help desks from October 29 to November 3 to assist travelers.)
In Metro Manila, the President said that over 2,000 personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) would be deployed to help manage traffic, particularly in areas near cemeteries.
Government agencies have intensified preparations for the expected influx of passengers traveling to their home provinces for Undas 2026.
Interviewed on GMA News’ Unang Balita Friday, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said they have been conducting inspections at bus terminals to ensure the safety of passengers.
“Ang kabilin-bilinan po ng Pangulo na ligtas at kumbinyente ang biyahe ng mga kababayan natin lalo na ngayong long weekend ng Undas,” Dizon said.
He said authorities have been conducting driver assessments and roadworthiness inspections of public utility vehicles. Several drivers and vehicles were apprehended for violations.
Meanwhile, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) spokesperson Eunice Samonte said passenger traffic at major ports remained manageable as of Friday morning.
“Wala pa pong gaanong kahabang mga pila. Tuloy-tuloy pa rin po ang ating mga operasyon and wala pa po tayong naitala na mga fully-booked but lahat po may mabo-book pa silang mga biyahe,” she said.
Around 200,000 passengers were recorded on Thursday, which was lower compared to previous records, Samonte said.
Around 1.93 million passengers are expected during the Undas period or 1.55% higher than last year's figure, according to the PPA official.
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