Filipinos taking sea vessels to their home provinces for Undas (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days) were advised Monday to avoid carrying too much baggage for the trip.
The Philippine Coast Guard made this appeal to travelers as its personnel were instructed to check vessels against overloading, radio dzBB’s Carlo Mateo reported Monday.
Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo also said Coast Guard teams have instructions to check if vessels are seaworthy.
The Coast Guard has also deployed K-9 teams to sniff out possible contraband or explosives.
Filipinos are expected to head for the provinces this weekend to pay their respects to their dearly departed.
Cemetery cleanup
Meanwhile, in Metro Manila, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Francis Tolentino led the cleanup of the South Cemetery in Manila before dawn Monday.
—Joel Locsin/KG, GMA News
