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00:09live from the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Davao City,
00:12Sarah Hilomen Velasco.
00:14Sarah.
00:19Gradually, the number of people visiting their loved ones here in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Davao City is decreasing.
00:2875-year-old Antonio Llanes has just visited his loved ones.
00:35He visited early to avoid the expected crowd.
00:40Police and restrictions in the cemetery are in place.
00:45Meanwhile, former President Rodrigo Duterte is waiting for his loved ones,
00:51former Governor Vicente Duterte and Soledad Duterte,
00:55who are here in the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
00:58There is no exact date and time of visit.
01:02According to Davao City Economic Enterprise,
01:04the government of the public cemeteries in the city
01:07expects that the number of people here will start from tomorrow until Sunday.
01:12In an area of four hectares,
01:14the Roman Catholic Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in Davao City.
01:18The One Entrance One Exit Policy is in effect here.
01:21A reminder to the public,
01:23wearing a jacket,
01:25bringing backpacks,
01:26playing loud music or karaoke,
01:29gambling,
01:30bringing alcohol,
01:31and other illegal activities are prohibited.
01:33Overnight is also prohibited.
01:34Visitors are allowed to visit from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
01:38As of now, no restrictions have been imposed to enter the so-called cemetery.
01:44Police assistance desks are also located
01:46to guide visitors to their destination in this cemetery.
01:49There are also medical tents to respond to any emergency that may occur.
01:54More than 3,000 safety and security personnel
01:58who will guard the cemeteries in Davao City from tomorrow until Sunday
02:02were dispatched by Davao City LGU.
02:04A reminder to the authorities and cemetery leaders,
02:07bring water and an umbrella in the heat of the day.
02:13The price of flowers has doubled here outside the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Davao City
02:26while the price of candles is still high.
02:29According to some flower vendors,
02:31they also paid a high price to their supplier.
02:34For example, the previous price of 50 pesos is now 100 to 150 pesos.
02:41As for candles, the price is still 35 pesos for candles in small cups.
02:47The price of candles in large cups is 50 pesos.
02:50The price of other stick candles is 10 pesos for the three small pieces
02:55while 20 pesos for the three large pieces.
02:58Meanwhile, according to Davao City Economic Enterprise,
03:00it is prohibited to sell alcohol and injured items
03:05such as knives, cutters, scissors, and others.
03:08It is also prohibited to sell inside the cemetery.
03:11A reminder to the authorities to throw garbage in designated garbage bins
03:16to maintain the cleanliness of the cemetery.
03:19For now, the traffic around the cemetery is still fine
03:23but it is expected to be heavy tomorrow
03:26when some road closures will be implemented in the cemeteries
03:29to maintain the good traffic.
03:38For more information visit www.casagrandeaz.gov
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