The observance of Piyesta Minatay the province of Iloilo was general peaceful and orderly, according to the provincial office of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
No major untoward incidents were recorded by the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) on All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2).
Police personnel, force multipliers, and other government forces were deployed to various cemeteries in Iloilo to ensure public safety.
In a press release, IPPO director Police Colonel Bayani Razalan thanked the public for their help and cooperation in ensuring the peaceful observance of this year’s Piyesta Minatay.
Piyesta Minatay or Tigkaralag is the traditional yearly visit of Filipinos to cemeteries. They light candles and offer prayers and flowers to the graves of their loved ones.IMT
