Undas 2026: Flooding hits Iloilo cemetery; flower prices surge in Cotabato

GMA Network - Oct 31, 2026

A day before All Saints" Day, Filipinos have begun visiting cemeteries across the country to pay their respects to departed loved ones, with some areas reporting flooding and higher flower prices ahead of the Undas observance.

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