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Demon in the Cemetery

Malabon, Philippines

A very peculiar and macabre statue calls Tugatog Cemetery home.  

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Inside the Tugatog cemetery, located in the city of Malabon in Metro Manila, stands a unique piece of artwork. A statue of the devil himself can be seen standing on top of a tomb with St. Michael crushing under his feet.

The man buried in the tomb is Don Simeon Bernardo. According to historical accounts, Bernardo was a very religious man. He wanted the statue built as a reminder to all of society of the evil and darkness constantly engulfing the world. 

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Drive or take a tricycle to the cemetery.

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