Aurora welcomes 870,000 tourists during Holy Week

Aurora province welcomed over 870,000 tourists during the Holy Week period from April 12 to 20.

The total number of visitors comprised 243,209 overnight guests and 627,963 same-day visitors.

Dipaculao municipality registered the highest number of overnight guests (127,148), while Dingalan was the most popular for same-day visitors (219,228).

Dingalan and Casiguran followed Dipaculao in overnight stays, while Dipaculao and Casiguran were the next most popular for same-day visitors.

The Provincial Tourism Office attributed the influx to the province's scenic destinations, religious traditions, and improved public safety protocols.

Authorities reported a generally peaceful and orderly Holy Week across the province.

Key provincial departments and national agencies maintained a fully operational Emergency Operations Center under OPLAN Semana Santa Aurora to ensure public safety and manage emergencies.