The world-famous party island of Boracay is taking a solemn pause this weekend as locals and visitors alike observe Undas 2025, joining the rest of the nation in remembering departed loved ones through prayer, reflection, and community worship.
According to the Malay-Boracay Tourism Office, the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish has released its full Undas 2025 schedule, with daily Masses, rosary prayers, and tomb blessings from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 at various chapels across the island, including Balabag Church, Hagdan Chapel, Yapak Chapel, and Manocmanoc Chapel.
Special blessings at cemeteries will take place after morning Masses on Nov. 1 (All Saints’ Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls’ Day) – days traditionally set aside by Filipino families to visit and honor their deceased loved ones. The parish encourages everyone, residents and tourists alike, to ‘reflect on the beauty of life, love, and faith that endures beyond the grave.’
While Boracay is often associated with its vibrant nightlife and beach parties, the observance of Undas highlights the island’s deep Catholic roots and sense of community. In previous years, local authorities and parish leaders have emphasized the importance of balancing faith and festivity, echoing similar sentiments across tourist destinations nationwide.
According to an earlier report by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the observance of Undas has seen a gradual revival of traditional practices after the pandemic years, with families once again traveling to their hometowns for cemetery visits, lighting candles, and offering prayers – a reflection of enduring Filipino spirituality.
The Malay-Boracay Tourism Office reminds visitors to observe solemnity and respect in chapels and cemeteries, avoid loud gatherings during religious services, and dispose of waste properly to keep the island clean throughout the observance