LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Nov. 1

MANILA, Philippines — Millions of Filipinos are expected to visit cemeteries and memorial parks across the country on Sunday, November 1, to pay tribute to their departed loved ones as they observe All Saints’ Day. Follow this page for reports and latest developments in the situation at cemeteries and memorial parks nationwide, including crowd conditions, traffic, security measures, and public transportation./ dp LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Oct. 31 Bataan groups hold candle vigil to mourn felled trees November 1 , 2026 – 09:46 PM YoungBean and NFBM lit candles in Limay town to mourn the trees cut down along Roman Highway and other provincial roads in Bataan. Read more November 1 , 2026 09:54 PM LOOK: Families visited Eternal Memorial Park in Tarlac City on Sunday, November 1, to pay their respects to departed loved ones for #Undas2026. Moderate traffic was reported within the cemetery grounds amid the influx of visitors. | via Dane Marianne Justiniano, #INQVolunteers https://t.co/kt6NUf6r8U — Inquirer Volunteers (@INQVolunteers) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 09:54 PM ‘ANNUAL UNDAS TRADITION’ LOOK: Candles are lit inside a family’s residence in Bulacan to remember their departed loved ones this Undas season. | @DSampangINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s7HJh https://t.co/jwx6fwSQ6C — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 09:54 PM LIFE-SIZED IMAGES OF SAINTS WATCH: More than 20 life-sized images of saints were blessed at the Our Lady of Atocha Parish in Alicia, Isabela, as a way to commemorate #AllSaintsDay on Sunday, Nov. 1. #Undas2026 | @AdrianINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s8fyP https://t.co/0UMCceONhb — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 09:54 PM LOOK: Families continue to visit Sta. Maria Cemetery in Sta. Ana, Pampanga, on Saturday, November 1, for #Undas2026. Stalls selling various goods were also seen lined up along parts of the cemetery near gravesites and burial plots. | via Jade Lia, #INQVolunteer https://t.co/OpioXHLbWY — Inquirer Volunteers (@INQVolunteers) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 07:50 PM LOOK: An estimated 6,000 people had visited Paombong Public Cemetery in Bulacan as of 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, to pay their respects to their departed loved ones for the observance of #Undas2026. https://t.co/NPnzxozigj — Inquirer Volunteers (@INQVolunteers) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 07:50 PM LOOK: Heavy traffic and a light drizzle met visitors along C-3 Road as of 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 1, amid the observance of #Undas2026. Bringing rain gears, crowds were seen moving to and from nearby memorial sites, including La Loma and Manila North Cemeteries. [1/3] https://t.co/HprdAJV4P4 — Inquirer Volunteers (@INQVolunteers) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 07:50 PM LOOK: Families and individuals visited Manila South Cemetery on Saturday, November 1, for the observance of #Undas2026. Visitors offered prayers, lit candles, and placed flowers on the graves of their deceased relatives. | via Dashielle Lopez, @INQVolunteers [1/3] https://t.co/Mfl4GNlq19 — Inquirer Volunteers (@INQVolunteers) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 07:50 PM LOOK: Visitors continue to arrive at the Tierra Santa Memorial Park along Maysan Road in Valenzuela City for the observance of #Undas2026. The memorial park enforces visiting hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., while overnight stays are permitted only from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. https://t.co/x8eQCT0wWw — Inquirer Volunteers (@INQVolunteers) November 1, 2026 Marcos family makes private Undas visit to patriarch’s tomb November 1 , 2026 – 06:02 PM President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his family avoided the usual Undas crowd when they visited the tomb of his father Read more Over 166,000 personnel deployed for Undas security, public assistance November 1 , 2026 – 05:49 PM A total of 166,365 police personnel, government forces and civilian volunteers were deployed nationwide on Sunday for security and assistance. Read more No fully booked trips up to Nov. 3 so far at PITX November 1 , 2026 – 05:09 PM No trips at the PITX have been fully booked yet in select routes across the country until November 3, terminal management said on Sunday. Read more PPA logs over 1M passengers amid Undas exodus November 1 , 2026 – 04:49 PM MANILA, Philippines — Over one million passengers flocked to different ports across the country amid the Undas exodus this year, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Sunday. In its latest passenger traffic update, the PPA said that 36,753 passengers were monitored as of 8 a.m Read more LOOK: Manila North Cemetery gravesites of heroes, leaders and icons November 1 , 2026 – 04:30 PM Manila North Cemetery not only functions as a necropolis but can also be considered an open-air museum, preserving the legacies of statesmen, Read more November 1 , 2026 04:15 PM READ: The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to ensure public safety and security as Filipinos observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, with heightened security measures in cemeteries, memorial parks, transport terminals, and major roads. | : PNP via @andreagINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKYRrr — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 More MRT-3 trains on Monday, November 2 – DOTr November 1 , 2026 – 04:07 PM More trains will be deployed at the MRT-3 on Monday in anticipation of the volume of passengers returning to Metro Manila after Undas Read more Undas passenger volume decline noted at QC bus terminal November 1 , 2026 – 02:39 PM Fewer passengers traveled from a bus terminal in Quezon City during this year’s Undas break, with rising fares cited as one possible reason. Read more November 1 , 2026 02:10 PM WE ALSO REMEMBER THEM LOOK: A quiet moment of remembrance unfolds at the PAWS Neal Cruz Pet Memorial Wall in Quezon City on Nov. 1, as a PAWS staffer honors Fleur—the shelter’s cherished "Cat Executive Officer" who stole the hearts of staff and visitors alike. On a day traditional for remembering human loved ones during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, families and shelter workers gathered to celebrate the lives of pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge, leaving behind lasting pawprints of love and joy. #Undas2026 | : Grig C. Montegrande, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKZpgZ — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 Ilocos Sur town promotes zero-waste practices in cemeteries November 1 , 2026 – 02:03 PM SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Cemetery visitors in nearby Magsingal town are being urged to bring reusable items, avoid single-use plastics and properly dispose of their trash as the local government promotes a zero-waste observance of Undas 2026 Read more November 1 , 2026 01:45 PM LOOK: Intermittent rains did not stop people from visiting their departed loved ones at Taloto Cemetery in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, on Sunday, Nov. 1. Visitors brought umbrellas, candles and flowers, while others took shelter under tents as they waited for the rain to ease. | @leoudtohanINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKYRrr — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 01:45 PM LOOK: Cemetery visitors at Taloto Cemetery in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, burn dried leaves and twigs and pass through the smoke as part of the traditional palina ritual on Sunday, Nov. 1. The practice is believed to ward off evil spirits and negative energy that may follow them. | @leoudtohanINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKYRrr — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 01:45 PM LOOK: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the tomb of his father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Oct. 30, ahead of the surge of crowds for #Undas2026. He was accompanied by his mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, his sister Irene Marcos-Araneta, and close family and friends. The family offered prayers and paid their respects during the private visit. | : PCO via @dexcabalzaINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKYRrr — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 01:10 PM WATCH: The Undas crowd here at Manila North Cemetery rush to seek shelter under trees and assistance desks due to the sudden downpour of rain this All Saints’ Day. | @bellepechayINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s7HJh https://t.co/NldYcSOoJR — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 01:10 PM TO OFFER PRAYERS, FLOWERS, AND CANDLES LOOK: People gather at the Manila North Cemetery to pay their respects to departed loved ones during the observance of All Saints’ Day on Sunday, Nov. 1. Thousands of visitors have flocked to cemeteries nationwide to offer prayers, flowers, and candles. | : Niño Jesus Orbeta, Philippine Daily Inquirer Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKZpgZ — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 Undas 2026: Crowds brave the heat at Manila cemeteries November 1 , 2026 – 12:47 PM Thousands of Filipinos braved the sweltering heat to visit their departed loved ones at the Manila North and South Cemeteries on Sunday as crowds gathered for Undas. Read more November 1 , 2026 12:42 PM LOOK: Authorities confiscate lighters, perfume, alcohol, and sharp objects from visitors entering the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on November 1 to prevent fire incidents and ensure public safety during the Undas observance. | @andreagINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKYRrr — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 Tight security, traffic schemes ensure orderly Undas in Caraga November 1 , 2026 – 12:17 PM Thousands flocked to cemeteries and memorial parks across Caraga starting Oct. 31, as local governments mobilized security forces to maintain order during Undas. Read more Undas 2026: PITX logs over 1.38 million passengers as of Nov. 1 November 1 , 2026 – 11:53 AM PITX has recorded more than 1.385 million passengers so far during this year’s Undas exodus. Read more November 1 , 2026 11:50 AM LOOK: Many passengers flock to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange on November 1, All Saints’ Day. PITX logs 71,085 passengers as of 11 a.m. on Sunday. | @DSampangINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s7HJh https://t.co/InG7WsaSVu — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 11:20 AM UPDATE: Marikina City police estimate that around 7,000 people have visited Loyola Memorial Park as of 11 a.m., with more expected to arrive later in the afternoon. #Undas2026 | @kl_basilioINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s8fyP https://t.co/BL5q5MDom9 — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 BFAR Bicol cemetery honors 14 stranded marine mammals November 1 , 2026 – 10:52 AM Fourteen marine mammals, including whales and dolphins, have found their final resting place at a cemetery maintained by BFAR in Bicol. Read more Undas 2026: Bulacan dogs get Halloween pampering November 1 , 2026 – 10:37 AM The Halloween weekend gave dog owners in Bulacan extra time to pamper their pets, with some bringing them to grooming shops. Read more Undas 2026: Cut flower prices surge in Bukidnon November 1 , 2026 – 10:28 AM Prices of fresh-cut flowers in local markets in Valencia City, Bukidnon, surged on Sunday, Nov. 1. Read more November 1 , 2026 10:13 AM UPDATE: Around 5,000 people have visited Loyola Memorial Park as of 10 p.m., based on Marikina police estimates. #Undas2026 | @kl_basilioINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s8fyP https://t.co/DgsLSXj55o — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 10:25 AM LOOK: Early on All Saints’ Day, crowds flock to the Manila South Cemetery to visit the graves of their departed loved ones. As of 10 a.m. this Sunday, foot traffic has reached 35,704, Manila City authorities at the cemetery said. #Undas2026 | @bellepechayINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/w36BZKZpgZ — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 Fair weather in Metro Manila, other parts of PH on All Saints’ Day November 1 , 2026 – 10:03 AM Fair weather with chances of thunderstorms are expected to persist in Metro Manila and other parts of the country on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, Pagasa said. Read more Undas tradition: ‘Biko’ endures in Bukidnon November 1 , 2026 – 09:48 AM Despite economic pressures, traditional Filipino delicacies remain central to Undas across Bukidnon, with families preserving culinary customs. Read more Undas 2026: 1,500 passengers make last-minute trips at QC bus terminal November 1 , 2026 – 09:44 AM Even on All Saints’ Day, several passengers flocked to a bus terminal in Quezon City to make the most of the holiday and spend time with their loved ones. Read more Hagonoy’s dead once more submerged by Undas floods November 1 , 2026 – 09:29 AM In Hagonoy, Bulacan, where high tides are a daily occurrence, even the dead are not spared from flooding during this year’s All Saints’ Day weekend. Read more November 1 , 2026 09:14 AM LOOK: Traffic remains light at Loyola Memorial Park as morning visitors arrive. Around 2,700 have visited the cemetery as of 9 a.m., Marikina police estimate. #Undas2026 | @kl_basilioINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s8fyP https://t.co/t3BrWrH3ZU — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 Undas 2026: Checkpoint in Quezon nets motorcyclist with unlicensed gun November 1 , 2026 – 09:08 AM Police seized an unlicensed firearm and several rounds of ammunition from a motorcycle rider intercepted at a checkpoint in Lopez, Quezon, on Friday, Oct. 30. Read more Bukidnon deploys 1,100 personnel as crowds flock to cemeteries November 1 , 2026 – 08:58 AM Security personnel were deployed across Bukidnon on Nov. 1 to enforce safety guidelines and fire prevention measures as crowds flocked to cemeteries for Undas 2026. Read more November 1 , 2026 08:21 AM LOOK: Here is the current situation at the Victory Liner in Cubao as of 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. According to the bus firm, around 1,500 passengers have arrived here as of 8 a.m. #Undas2026 | @DSampangINQ Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/TQYJ5s8fyP https://t.co/aBGTpZkgE0 — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 1, 2026 November 1 , 2026 07:33 AM READ: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the lives and sacrifices of departed loved ones and the saints as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. “If we can make time to revere those who have passed, we can also make room to listen to those who struggle, and let that same concern guide our society and the work of government," he says in his message for #Undas2026. | @dexcabalzaINQ — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 31, 2026 Marcos urges Filipinos to turn Undas spirit into acts of kindness November 1 , 2026 – 07:29 AM President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on Filipinos to extend the spirit of remembrance during Undas to acts of compassion. Read more DOE on ‘Undas’ energy supply alert November 1 , 2026 – 05:26 AM DOE said it is monitoring the country’s electricity and fuel supply amid the expected increase in travel and activity during the “Undas.” Read more Sagada’s ‘Panag-aapoy’ lights up a hill to honor the dead November 1 , 2026 – 05:17 AM Begnas is a ritual that invokes the intercession of ancestral spirits to keep the community in a constant state of well-being. Read more No flowers, no visitors: The forgotten graves of Undas 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 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 Gulgol: An Ilocano post-burial ritual for grief, cleansing and healing October 30 , 2026 – 03:46 PM For Ilocano communities across Northern and Central Luzon, mourning does not end with burial. A day after accompanying their departed loved one to their final resting place, bereaved families make their way to a river or the sea to take part in an age-old ritual known as gulgol. Read more Poor even in death: The high cost of dying in the Philippines October 30 , 2026 – 12:05 PM In a country where millions live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet, the cost of holding a wake and burying a loved one can be overwhelming, especially for families still burdened by hospital bills and debts after prolonged medical treatment. Read more Undas 2026: Key reminders for a safe, clean cemetery visit October 30 , 2026 – 02:29 PM As Filipinos visit cemeteries this Undas to remember their departed loved ones, environmental advocates are urging them to reduce waste, while authorities are reminding families to keep children safe, observe fire precautions and prepare for changing weather. Read more Flooded graves, fading traditions: Undas in Hagonoy October 30 , 2026 – 09:25 AM The water reaches past the ankles, swallowing the narrow paths between tombs at the Hagonoy Catholic Cemetery in Bulacan. Read more Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories October 29 , 2026 – 09:52 AM As Undas approaches, large crowds are expected at two of Metro Manila’s major cemeteries, Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery. Read more The post LIVE UPDATES: Undas 2026 | Nov. 1 appeared first on Inquirer.net .