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00:00How is the situation in one of the biggest cemeteries here in Metro Manila, Manila North Cemetery?
00:06We have a live report on the spot with EJ Gomez.
00:09EJ?
00:14Rafi, not a lot of people are visiting Manila North Cemetery.
00:18According to the management, as of 10am,
00:2111,000 people will be visiting from today.
00:26Send them a message.
00:28Yes, ma'am.
00:32All measures in place, the police say,
00:34to ensure the safety and orderliness inside and outside the cemetery,
00:38according to the Manila Police District.
00:40Outside the cemetery, traffic enforcers deployed
00:44to warn motorists about alternative roads
00:48that they can take around the area.
00:52According to Police Major Jake Arcilia of MPD,
00:55almost 500 personnel were deployed inside and outside the cemetery.
00:59At the entrance of the cemetery,
01:01visitors and their belongings are strictly checked.
01:05Lighters, cigarettes, perfumes, and knives are not allowed.
01:10Vapes are also prohibited.
01:12A while ago, several families went there
01:15to avoid being caught in the expected disaster on Monday.
01:21Just like the Royo and Montesilio families,
01:23who visited early in the morning.
01:25The family of Felma arrived at 9am
01:28because of the traffic from Novaliches.
01:30Now, they are just enduring the heat of the day.
01:33Here are their statements.
01:36We brought my mother, my nephew, my niece, and my husband.
01:45We put up a fence so that we won't be stuck together.
01:52It's hard because we have a child with us.
01:56It's every year.
01:59I brought my mother because she's been here for a few years.
02:02We just waited until the fire was put out.
02:07According to MPD,
02:09visitors to Manila North Cemetery will start their visit later this afternoon.
02:15Half a day is allowed for visitors.
02:19Rafi?
02:21EJ, how does the LGU take care of visitors to Manila North Cemetery?
02:30Rafi, there are free e-trikes prepared by the LGU
02:34that can be used by the women who visit the cemetery.
02:38Especially for those who are far from the gate.
02:44Wheelchairs are also prepared for those who need it.
02:51There are also health desks with first aid and medical personnel
02:57for any health emergency.
02:59Rafi, again, a reminder to the public
03:02not to bring prohibited items
03:06because it is said that those who are deployed here
03:09will not be able to return the prohibited items.
03:16Back to you, Rafi.
03:17To those who want to go there,
03:19EJ, how is the situation at this time?
03:26Earlier, Rafi, when we arrived here around 8 or 9 p.m.,
03:29the sun was very bright.
03:32But just a while ago, before 11 p.m.,
03:35it suddenly became cloudy.
03:36That's why the sun was weak and only lasted for a few minutes.
03:39It's a bit confusing at this point.
03:42But the MPD said that they have contingencies
03:45for the rainy season today.
03:48Thank you very much, EJ Gomez.