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PCG logs over 61,000 seaport passengers on Christmas morning
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that over 61,000 sea travelers were recorded at seaports nationwide on Christmas morning.
The PCG logged 35,533 outbound and 26,130 inbound passengers from 6 a.m. to noon on Christmas Day.
PCG personnel inspected 297 vessels and 621 motorbancas to ensure maritime safety.
On Christmas Eve, the PCG had recorded over 132,000 passengers traveling through various ports nationwide.
To manage the seasonal surge, all PCG districts, stations, and sub-stations remain on heightened alert from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
The PCG also advised the public to strictly follow maritime safety regulations.
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