LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 31

MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of Filipino families are expected to visit cemeteries and travel to their home provinces on the eve of Undas to pay tribute to their departed loved ones, as authorities intensify security and traffic management operations. Airports, seaports, bus terminals and major roads are also bracing for increased passenger and vehicle volume ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Follow our live updates for the latest developments on cemetery activities, crowd levels, traffic conditions and public safety measures as the country observes Undas 2026./dp READ: Cebu prelate to faithful: Reclaim Halloween meaning ‘Dakong Krus’: Calamba cemetery’s touchstone for common prayer October 31 , 2026 – 10:14 PM Praying at the Dakung Krus is the Filipino Catholic’s way of praying for departed loved ones whose remains they can no longer locate. Read more CDO authorities advise early cemetery visits to beat the heat October 31 , 2026 – 10:23 PM With tens of thousands expected to flock to usually congested cemeteries, CDO authorities have laid down strict guidelines for “Undas.” Read more Iloilo City gears up Tigkaralag; Cemetery visitors brave floods October 31 , 2026 – 09:43 PM The Iloilo City Operations Center has been placed on blue alert in relation to this year’s observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day Read more LOOK: Iligan City’s holy, non-spooky Halloween October 31 , 2026 – 08:42 PM ILIGAN CITY – Halloween, traditionally observed through scary stories and images. need not be spooky as a parade of saints was staged. Read more October 31 , 2026 08:43 PM HALLOWEEN CREATIVITY LOOK: A vibrant array of handcrafted ghouls, heroes, and whimsical characters took center stage at a Mall in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, Oct. 31. Bringing local imaginations to life for the city-wide Halloween celebration, participants showcased elaborate costumes in a bid for top honors and community acclaim. | : Grig C. Montegrande, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 08:43 PM LOOK: As of Saturday, Oct. 31, Manila City government personnel and local authorities continue to monitor the Manila North Cemetery to ensure order, cleanliness, and safety for visitors observing #Undas2026. | : Manila PIO Follow live updates here: https://t.co/YW3yW9puuo https://t.co/CkEAcnNTkz — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 08:43 PM LOOK: Flower and candle vendors set up stalls inside the Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Cemetery in Marikina City on Saturday, Oct. 31, as families prepare to visit their departed loved ones ahead of Undas. #Undas2026 | : Luis Rodriguez via @rannemirasol https://t.co/SGfdncVbPz — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 07:50 PM LOOK: Philippine Army soldiers, alongside members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the Philippines, place candles and miniature national flags on graves at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Oct. 31. The tribute is part of the annual Undas commemorations to honor fallen national heroes and veterans ahead of the annual observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. | : Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS6Oop — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 07:50 PM WATCH: Several families have set up tents as early as Oct. 31, eve of All Saints’ Day, to commemorate the lives of their relatives who passed away. Food stalls can also be found in different areas within the Loyola Memorial Park, including around the The Redemption sculpture at the center of the cemetery. | @GabrielLaluINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 07:04 PM HONORS FALLEN NATIONAL HEROES LOOK: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. leads a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Oct. 31. The ceremony honors fallen national heroes ahead of the annual observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. | : Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Agusan del Sur upland flower growers enjoy brisk Undas sales October 31 , 2026 – 06:17 PM Freshly harvested blooms from an upland farming village here saw brisk sales on Saturday ahead of Undas demand. Read more October 31 , 2026 06:56 PM WATCH: Despite the Marikina local government converting the A. Bonifacio Avenue to an eastbound-only traffic setup, traffic remains heavy due to the influx of motorists seeking to visit their dearly departed before All Souls’ Day. Two cemeteries can be found near the said avenue: the Loyola Memorial Park and the Barangka Municipal Cemetery. The two westbound lanes (leftmost when moving towards the Marikina City Proper) are dedicated to vehicles that will enter the Loyola Memorial Park. The eastbound lanes meanwhile are for those going to the Marikina City Hall. | : Gabriella Amara Lalu via @GabrielLaluINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 05:39 PM LOOK: Passengers arrive at a bus terminal in Pasay City on Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of the long Undas weekend. As of 5:18 p.m., lines have begun forming for routes going to Batangas and Laguna. | via Kier James Hernandez, Inquirer Volunteer Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS6Oop — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Kalag-kalag: Sea travelers hit over 114,000 Saturday afternoon – PCG October 31 , 2026 – 05:15 PM The number of passengers in seaports across the country swelled to more than 114,000 by Saturday afternoon. Read more Mayor Zamora inspects San Juan City Cemetery ahead of Undas October 31 , 2026 – 04:53 PM San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora inspected the San Juan City Cemetery as early as Thursday, Oct. 22, ahead of this year’s Undas. Read more 14,000 Ilocandia security, emergency personnel all set for Undas 2026 October 31 , 2026 – 05:17 PM Around 14,000 security and emergency personnel will be deployed across the Ilocos region to strengthen public safety and road security Read more October 31 , 2026 05:39 PM LOOK: Instead of dressing up as Halloween monsters or spooky characters, children and adults wear costumes portraying patron saints and biblical figures during the Parade of Saints organized by the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine in Tagbilaran on Saturday, Oct. 31. | @leoudtohanINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS6Oop — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 05:39 PM HALLOWEEN CREATIVITY LOOK: A vibrant array of handcrafted ghouls, heroes, and whimsical characters took center stage at a Mall in Cuba, Quezon City on Saturday, Oct. 31. Bringing local imaginations to life for the city-wide Halloween celebration, participants showcased elaborate costumes in a bid for top honors and community acclaim. | : Grig C. Montegrande, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS6Oop — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Undas sea travelers swell to over 114,000 Saturday afternoon – PCG October 31 , 2026 – 04:30 PM The number of passengers in seaports across the country swelled to more than 114,000 by Saturday afternoon, ahead of undas Read more Undas liquor ban in and around Magsingal, Ilocos Sur public cemeteries October 31 , 2026 – 04:12 PM The municipal government of Magsingal has imposed a two-day liquor ban in all public cemeteries and within a 300-meter radius. Read more Looking back at rich-poor divide history of Bulakan, Bulacan cemetery October 31 , 2026 – 03:49 PM Centuries-old arches that once symbolized the divide between the rich and the poor, even in death, remain standing at Read more October 31 , 2026 03:52 PM WATCH: Relatives from across Metro Manila and nearby provinces paid early respects to their departed loved ones at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City on Friday, Oct. 31, ahead of the traditional observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Undas). | @ATacsonINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS6Oop — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Iligan City holds Alimyon Flower Festival in time for Undas October 31 , 2026 – 02:40 PM In the run-up to All Souls’ Day here, business is brisk for merchants flowers and candles, two of the most common items Read more Undas brings seasonal work, extra income to Iligan City youth October 31 , 2026 – 02:17 PM A group of young Iligan residents sees the annual observance of All Souls’ Day as an opportunity to earn extra income Read more October 31 , 2026 01:31 PM WATCH: Here is the current situation at St. John Memorial Park (San Juan Cemetery) in San Juan City: fewer people are seen as of this afternoon, Saturday, Oct. 31. #Undas2026 | @ATacsonINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/YW3yW9q2jW https://t.co/3APVkCt6Wz — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 01:31 PM TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO THEIR DEPARTED LOVED ONES LOOK: Early visitors gather at the Manila South Cemetery on Saturday morning, Oct. 31, to beat the heavy crowds expected for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. The traditional observance, locally known as Undas, sees millions of Filipinos returning to their home provinces and cemeteries to honor deceased family members. #Undas2026 [1/3] | via Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Flower prices go up in Bohol ahead of Undas October 31 , 2026 – 12:14 PM Flower prices in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, have increased by around P10 to P30 ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas. Read more No illegal items seized in Manila North Cemetery so far – police October 31 , 2026 – 12:13 PM No illegal items like guns and knives have been confiscated in Manila North Cemetery on the eve of Undas, according to the police. Read more PNP deploys 19,972 personnel, volunteers for Undas in Eastern Visayas October 31 , 2026 – 11:52 AM The PNP said nearly 20,000 police personnel and civilian volunteers have been deployed across Eastern Visayas during the observance of Undas. Read more Afternoon rains, high heat index forecast for ‘Undas’ in Mindanao October 31 , 2026 – 11:47 AM Cemetery visitors joining the annual exodus on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2 are advised to adjust their schedules. Read more Undas 2026: Over 30,000 passengers flock to ports amid travel rush – PCG October 31 , 2026 – 11:41 AM The PCG said more than 30,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Saturday morning, Oct. 31, as Filipinos traveled to their home provinces for Undas. Read more Quezon imposes 4-day liquor ban in cemeteries for ‘Undas’ October 31 , 2026 – 10:47 AM The Quezon provincial government imposed a four-day liquor ban in all cemeteries for a safe, peaceful and solemn observance of ‘Undas.’ Read more October 31 , 2026 11:41 AM LOOK: Visitors pay their respects to departed loved ones at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, Oct. 31. Crowds remain relatively light in some sections of the cemetery as of 11 a.m., ahead of All Saints’ Day. #Undas2026 | @gabdumalagINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Jeepney driver tests positive for drugs ahead of Undas in La Union October 31 , 2026 – 10:18 AM A jeepney driver in La Union tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise screening of PUV drivers and conductors in the Ilocos Region on Oct. 29. Read more No flowers, no visitors: The graves Undas leaves behind October 31 , 2026 – 09:27 AM At Manila Memorial Park, unattended graves slowly vanish beneath grass and soil as time, cost and absence erode the markers of remembrance. Read more Calabarzon cops on full alert for Undas; 12,000 personnel deployed October 31 , 2026 – 08:57 AM The Police Regional Office-Calabarzon (PRO-4A) has deployed more than 12,000 (12,297) personnel across the region. Read more October 31 , 2026 10:42 AM WATCH: Here’s the current situation at Bagbag Public Cemetery in Quezon City: as of 10:00 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 31, more than 4,000 people have visited their departed loved ones. #Undas2026 | @ATacsonINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/YW3yW9q2jW https://t.co/74LdCjY4jt — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 09:29 AM LOOK: Vehicles line up near Gate 1 of the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City as of 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of All Saints’ Day. Police personnel, first aid stations and help desks are stationed near the entrance. The cemetery is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. until Nov. 2. More than 20,000 visitors are expected at the military cemetery on Saturday, with the number projected to reach 30,000 on Sunday, according to the Philippine Army. #Undas2026 | @gabdumalagINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 08:54 AM LOOK: A group of senior citizens who say they are supporters of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. visits his grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City at around 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.Among them are Belen Lait, 69; Rosie Medrano, 77; Lorna Medrano, 69; and Delia Mercado, 70. Adelaida Samonte, 90, also visits the grave of her brother, Victor Samonte, a World War II soldier, ahead of All Saints’ Day. More than 3,300 people visited the cemetery on Friday, while around 20,000 visitors are expected on Saturday and 30,000 on Sunday, according to Lt. Col. Joanne Paule Villareiz, commanding officer of the Philippine Army’s Grave Services Unit. #Undas2026 | @gabdumalagINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 08:54 AM WATCH: Scenes at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 showing the passenger buildup in check-in lanes and lines of vehicles near entrance gates on Oct. 31, a day before the commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. On Oct. 30, a total of 153,895 passengers were recorded at the airport, composed of 76,843 domestic and 77,052 international travelers, based on data from the Manila International Airport Authority. #Undas2026 | @gnvillanuevaINQ Follow live updates here: https://t.co/nta0tS7mdX — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 October 31 , 2026 07:41 AM FIND YOUR LOVED ONE’S GRAVE EASILY Heading to Manila North Cemetery or Manila South Cemetery this #Undas2026? Find the grave before you go with the online finders and maps, and check the visiting hours and traffic advisories. READ MORE: https://t.co/1RDCHKXa1p Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/uewLwYgGPa — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 30, 2026 Ashes of deceased don’t belong at home, bishop reminds flock October 31 , 2026 – 05:46 AM He said this guidance reflects the Church’s belief in the “dignity of the human person and the resurrection of the body.” Especially on Undas Read more Marcos vows orderly Undas travel October 31 , 2026 – 05:40 AM Mr. Marcos made this assurance as passenger count at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) topped 1 million ahead of Undas Read more Cebu prelate to faithful: ‘Reclaim’ Halloween meaning October 31 , 2026 – 05:04 AM Cebu prelate to faithful: ‘Reclaim’ Halloween meaning to the lives of men and women who exemplified faith, love and service to God. Read more The post LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 31 appeared first on Inquirer.net .