OCD elevates alert levels nationwide for Holy Week

Updated Wed, April 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM Published Wed, April 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has elevated alert levels nationwide for Holy Week, following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure public safety.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) and most OCD regional offices are now on 'blue alert'.

This 'blue alert' status requires 24-hour duty for uniformed personnel from agencies like the AFP, BFP, PCG, and PNP, with key personnel and Detailed Duty Officers on duty at the operations center.

The National Capital Region will be under 'blue alert' from Wednesday afternoon until early Monday morning.

However, Bicol and Western Visayas are placed under 'red alert' due to potential threats from Mayon Volcano and Kanlaon Volcano, as well as expected weather disturbances.

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