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Airports on alert for Holy Week
All 44 airports nationwide are on heightened alert for the Holy Week travel surge, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is also on alert, anticipating a projected 20 percent increase in passenger traffic during the Lenten season.
To ensure safety and efficiency, medical tents will be set up at NAIA, and security forces with K9 units will conduct sweeps of the airport and its perimeters.
CAAP director general Raul del Rosario stated that "Oplan Biyaheng Ayos Semana Santa" 2025 aims to ensure the safety, security and efficiency of air travel, with airport operations running around the clock.
The leaves of essential personnel have been suspended to effectively manage the surge of travelers, and more help desks will be deployed in major airports to provide assistance.
CAAP has also conducted security coordination meetings with key agencies, including the PNP-Aviation Security Unit, OTS, DOT, CAB, and airline operators.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has implemented heightened security protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel during the Holy Week.
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New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) anticipates over 1.18 million passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from April 13 to 20, a 14.23 percent increase from last year's 1.04 million.
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New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) reported over 1.18 million passengers are expected at NAIA from April 13 to April 20, a 14% increase from the previous year.
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Authorities expect over three million passengers to travel through seaports and NAIA this Holy Week.
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will deploy over 40 additional immigration officers to international airports to handle the expected surge in passengers during Holy Week.
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