President Benigno S. Aquino III and his four sisters, visit the graves of their parents on Wednesday,October 30, 2013, two days before the traditional All Saints’ Day commemoration on November 1. The President and his sisters Viel Dee, Pinky Abellada, Kris Aquino and Ballsy Cruz attend a Holy Mass at the Manila Memorial Park (MMP) in Parañaque City, where their parents, former President Corazon Aquino and martyred opposition leader Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., are buried. Also in photo are Kris’ two son, Joshua and Bimby. ( MNS Photo)
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Work and classes will not be suspended on November 2, All Souls’ Day, Malacañang said Thursday.
All Souls’ Day is a Catholic feast day for remembering departed loved ones. This year, it falls on a Monday.
“Pursuant to Proclamation No. 831 issued on 17 July 2014, declaring the regular holidays, special non-working days and special holidays for 2015, only November 1 was included as a special non-working day,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said.
Catholics usually flock to cemeteries starting October 31 or the eve of All Saints’ Day, November 1. (MNS)