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La Union city bans smoking in cemeteries

Jun Elias - The Philippine Star
October 28, 2015 | 10:00am

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines – The city government here has prohibited not only gambling, but also smoking in cemeteries on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. 

Mayor Pablo Ortega said authorities in cemeteries are also advised to enforce ordinances on anti-littering, burning of garbage, as well as drinking of liquor, carrying of firearms or any pointed and sharp objects that can harm any person. 

“These prohibitions would be posted in conspicuous places for proper information dissemination,” he said.

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ADVISED

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AUTHORITIES

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DAY AND ALL SOULS

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