Some residents in Mangaldan, Pangasinan visited the cemetery early ahead of the Undas rush to avoid large crowds and the scorching heat on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Among them was 74-year-old Leticia Quirimit, who paid respects to her departed loved ones at the Mangaldan Municipal Cemetery morning on Friday.

“Syempre pag maraming tao, marami lang malalanghap na kung ano-anong mga amoy. Syempre mahihirapan din ako, kaya inagahan ko na lang para pati yung pagdarasal maibigay ko ng husto,” Quirimit said.

She said her family chose to visit early to avoid the hot weather and the expected influx of people during the weekend.

According to PAGASA-Dagupan Station Chief Meteorological Officer Engr. Jose Estrada Jr., high temperatures are expected starting late morning.

“Magsimula po ng oras na alas nuebe, ‘yan na po yung maalinsangan na panahon natin. Pero pagsapit naman po ng alas dos magkakaroon na po tayo ng tinatawag natin sa cloud cluster na posibleng magkaroon po tayo ng localized thunderstorm,” Estrada said.

Vendors were also seen outside the cemetery selling flowers and candles, with some reporting higher prices due to increased demand. Fuzzy wire flower arrangements were being sold for P200 each.

Meanwhile, Mangaldan Police Chief PLtCol. Perlito Tuayon reminded the public to prioritize safety during visits.

“Iwasan natin na uminom (ng alak) habang nagbabiyahe at ‘yun nga, mainit ang panahon ngayon kaya kailangan talaga maging hydrated ang ating katawan para maiwasan na sa daan ay mahilo o ma-heatstroke,” Tuayon said.

As of Friday, more visitors continued to arrive to clean tombs and light candles for their departed loved ones, days before All Saints’ Day.