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Aurora records 17 Holy Week incidents, multiple injuries
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Aurora reported 17 incidents and multiple injuries during Holy Week, primarily due to a surge in tourists for Summer Vacation (SUMVAC) 2025.
The recorded incidents comprised seven vehicular accidents with 13 injuries, seven water-related incidents (including six near-drownings) with 16 injuries, and three medical emergencies resulting in three injuries.
Baler and Casiguran towns each experienced five incidents, while Dilasag had four, and Dingalan, Dipaculao, and Dinalungan reported no incidents.
A notable near-drowning incident involved five tourists at Sabang Beach, Baler, who were rescued by responders after being caught by strong waves.
Separately, two individuals who were under the influence of alcohol nearly drowned at Northshore, Sabang Beach, with one requiring CPR and both receiving medical attention.
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Aurora province welcomed over 870,000 tourists during the Holy Week period from April 12 to 20.
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Police Brig. Gen. Jean S. Fajardo reported a peaceful observance of Holy Week across Central Luzon.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 18 drowning incidents nationwide between April 13 and April 18, 2025, resulting in 15 deaths.
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Drowning incidents topped the list of 53 recorded Holy Week incidents, with 31 cases, a 28% decrease from last year's 43 cases.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 64 drowning incidents during Holy Week 2025, a 49% increase from the 43 cases in 2024.
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