MANILA, Philippines— Her father may no longer be with her, but Lorita Santos keeps the memories they shared close to her heart. She was among thousands of Filipinos who flocked to cemeteries across Manila on Sunday to visit the graves of their loved ones, marking All Saints’ Day. READ: When candles burn out: Lives of cemetery caretakers beyond Kalag-kalag For generations, the tradition known locally as Undas, or Kalag-Kalag in Cebuano, has brought families together to remember and honor their dead. The name derives from the Spanish word “honras,” meaning “honors.” “Just because they have passed away does not mean we should forget them,” said Santos, who […]...

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