Demon in the Cemetery – Malabon, Philippines - Atlas Obscura

Demon in the Cemetery

Malabon, Philippines

A very peculiar and macabre statue calls Tugatog Cemetery home.  

Devil in the cemetery. irvzgersh (Atlas Obscura User)
Lucifer and St. Michael's conversation. irvzgersh (Atlas Obscura User)
Simeon M. Bernardo. irvzgersh (Atlas Obscura User)
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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. 

Know Before You Go

Drive or take a tricycle to the cemetery.

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