DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Oct. 22 (PIA) -- Dumaguete City’s seven public cemeteries and memorial parks will start requiring ‘Kalag-Kalag’ passes from Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 3 to 7, 2021 to regulate the number of visitors and prevent possible transmission of COVID-19.
Residents are required to present passes at the entrances in the cemeteries from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the said dates.
Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo announced the issuance of Executive Order No. 17 series of 2021 regulating the closing and opening days and visiting hours for all cemeteries in the city.
While the province has been placed under Alert Level 4, mass gathering is prohibited to prevent the possible infection of the virus.
To obtain a Kalag-Kalag pass and be allowed entry in the cemeteries, residents must:
- Request a Kalag-Kalag pass at the Barangay Hall.
- Present the pass at the entrance of the cemeteries.
- Always wear face masks and practice social distancing.
- Submit to thermal scanning and use disinfectant.
- Observe the one-hour allotted time for visit.
- Exit at the designated areas in an orderly manner.
The city also reminded the public on the following protocols in the cemeteties:
- No Kalag-Kalag Pass, No Entry
- No food, No liquor allowed
- No deadly, sharp, and bladed weapons allowed
- Be guided by the traffic routing scheme
In compliance to the national directive, all cemeteries will be closed to the public from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2.
Members of the Philippine National Police, Barangay Peace and Safety Officers, and Traffic Management Office will be deployed to enforce health protocols and regulations. (JCT/PIA7 Negros Oriental)
