The Davao City Economic Enterprises (CEE) is urging Dabawenyos to observe discipline and cleanliness as they visit cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones during the Undas 2025.
April Love N. Rebote, Market Inspector I of CEE, said that the city has been preparing for months, including the conduct of clean up drives and public advisories, to ensure a solemn observance of Kalag-kalag 2025.
“Naa tay mga preparatory activities no aron hapsay gyud ang pag gunita sa kalag kalag 2025 so gina awhag ang mga katawhan nga mu follow ta sa gi hatag na guidelines para malinawon atung pag gunita sa kalag kalag 2025 (We have carried out preparatory activities to ensure a smooth observance of Kalag-Kalag 2025 so we encourage everyone to follow the guidelines provided so we can all commemorate peacefully during Undas),” she told Madayaw Davao over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Friday, October 23, 2025.
Visitors must observe the one entrance policy while vehicles follow a one-way route. All visitors are urged to clean up and dispose of trash responsibly and face masks are strongly advised for seniors, pregnant women, and individuals with health risks.
She added that wearing of jackets, bringing backpacks, playing loud music or karaoke, gambling, bringing alcoholic drinks and pointed objects, are strictly prohibited.
Meanwhile, vendors shall be allowed to operate from 6 am to 8 pm daily within the premises or the immediate vicinity of all cemeteries. All vendors must segregate trash and may only offer non-plastic alternatives for spoons, forks, straws, stirrers, cups and plates to customers. Only sealed water bottles are to be sold to the general public.
Marriane Dela Cruz Lopoz, Computer Programmer III of CEE during her interview with Madayaw Davao over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Friday, October 23, 2025, encouraged interested business owners who wanted to operate during Undas 2025 to visit their office and inquire about available stalls.
“Gi awhag namo ang mga business owners katung mga vendors naa patay mga pipila ka mga stalls na bakante so pwede sila muadto sa city economic enterprises main office para mu check kung unsa ang mga bakante na mga stalls na pwede nila mabaligyaan (We are inviting interested business owners who wanted to operate during Undas to visit the City Economic Enterprises main office as there are still vacant stalls available),” she said.
CEE also advised Dabawenyos to cooperate with authorities and adhere to all safety protocols to maintain a peaceful observance of Undas. CIO
