Police seize thousands of items, treat over 140 injured at cemeteries on Undas

Police confiscated more than 2,036 prohibited items from visitors at the Manila North Cemetery on All Saints' Day and continued enforcement on Saturday for All Souls' Day.

The list of seized items includes 726 perfumes, 645 cigarette packs and vapes, and 615 flammable materials like lighters, along with sharp objects and gambling materials.

In Manila South Cemetery and Quezon City cemeteries, thousands more prohibited items were also confiscated on Friday.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported treating around 143 individuals with minor injuries and heat-related illnesses at the cemeteries and terminals during Undas.

Visitors are reminded that security remains tight, vehicles are not allowed to enter, and campaign paraphernalia for the May 2025 elections is prohibited inside the cemetery.