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Visit Cemeteries Earlier and Follow Baguio City’s New Normal Guidelines for Undas 2020




Baguio City residents may visit their departed loved ones in public cemeteries and private memorial parks starting October 1, 2020 in commemoration of Undas or All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day. This is with compliance to minimum health protocols such as wearing of face mask, wearing of face shield, and observing physical distancing.

However, starting Saturday, October 17, 2020, visits will already be depending on the color of market passes which have been earlier issued to households.

Below are the guidelines for the new normal for undas at the public and private cemeteries starting October 17 to October 28, 2020, as provided by the Public Information Office of the City of Baguio on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

New Normal for Undas 2020|For October 17 to 28

Guidelines for Visit

Starting October 17, 2020 visits will depend on the color of market passes. Only five adults per family, including the cardholder, may enter the cemetery. Here are more details:

  • The existing Market Pass is adopted
  • Maximum of five (5) adults per family/household including pass-holder
  • From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • IDs Required
  • Face Mask and Face Shields Required

For Senior Citizen and Children

Accompanied by adults and limited to five per group, senior citizens and those who are 13 to 20 years old may visit on October 18 and October 25. Here are more details:

  • Sundays of October 18 and October 25 are for
    • Senior Citizen and Children with ages 13 to 20
  • From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • IDs Required
  • Face Mask and Face Shields Required

For LISTT Residents

La Trinidad-Itogon-Sablan-Tuba-Tublay (LISTT) residents may visit on October 17 and 24, 2020. Here are more details:

  • October 17 and 24, 2020 are for residents of LISTT
  • Maximum of five (5) adults per family/household
  • From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • IDs Required
  • Face Mask and Face Shields Required

Traffic Advisory for October 17 to 28, 2020

  • Two Way traffic along Naguilian Road
  • Pick up and Drop off only at the Baguio Public Cemetery
  • Pay Parking areas are located at Cooyeesan and Recolletos Seminary

Market Pass/Card Color

Yellow Card Holders

Yellow Card Holders may visit on the following dates:

  • October 20, 2020 (Tuesday)
  • October 21, 2020 (Wednesday)
  • October 23, 2020 (Friday)
  • October 24, 2020 (Saturday)
  • October 27, 2020 (Tuesday)
  • October 28, 2020 (Wednesday)

Green Card Holders

Green Card Holders may visit on the following dates:

  • October 19, 2020 (Monday)
  • October 21, 2020 (Wednesday)
  • October 22, 2020 (Thursday)
  • October 24, 2020 (Saturday)
  • October 26, 2020 (Monday)
  • October 28, 2020 (Wednesday)

Blue Card Holders

  • October 19, 2020 (Monday)
  • October 20, 2020 (Tuesday)
  • October 22, 2020 (Thursday)
  • October 23, 2020 (Friday)
  • October 26, 2020 (Monday)
  • October 27, 2020 (Tuesday)

Additional Reminders

  • Cemetery goers are encouraged to limit their visits to two hours (2 hrs) only
  • Every individual should always have his/her identification card
  • There shall be no selling of flowers, candles, and other items outside and within the cemetery
  • Flowers and candles are allowed to be sold along the Ganza area in Burnham Park
  • The following items are prohibited in the venue:
    • Noise-makers
    • Toys
    • Bladed weapons
    • Dangerous items
    • Liquor

Cemeteries in Baguio City

The Sanctuary in Heaven’s Garden

In the advisory posted by The Sanctuary in Heaven’s Garden, visitors are not allowed to enter cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbariums from October 30, 2020 – November 2, 2020. Furthermore, visitors will schedule their visitation.

Schedule of Visitation

Dates: October 1, 2020 until October 29, 2020
Time slots:

  • 8:00 AM
  • 10:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM

Contact Details

For any inquiries, contact The Sanctuary in Heaven’s Garden with any of the following:

Mobile: 0917 685 0500 or 0942 083 7222

Landline: (074) 424-5647

Email: [email protected]

IATF Resolution no 72 dates September 17, 2020

“All private and public cemeteries, memorial parks, columbarium, and the like throughout the country shall be closed to visitors from October 29 to November 4, 2020. The Omnibus Guidelines shall continue to govern burial activities.”

 

For More News and Updates

Keep up with what’s happening within and beyond the City of Baguio. Frequently visit our Baguio City Guide website and like and follow our official Baguio City Guide Facebook page to catch the latest news and updates.

 

Source: Public Information Office – City of Baguio, The Sanctuary in Heaven’s Garden

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