QC gives reminders to visitors going to Bagbag, Novaliches cemeteries

Inquirer.net - Oct 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Thursday (Oct. 22) issued guidelines for people going to Bagbag and Novaliches public cemeteries for the observance of All Saints’ Day (Undas). In an advisory, it said that the scheduled visitation hours at Bagbag and Novaliches cemeteries will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Oct.

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