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Marcos: Ensure passenger safety during Holy Week
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to ensure the safety and convenience of Filipinos traveling for Holy Week.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is instructed to conduct strict inspections at terminals, ports, and airports to prevent operational delays.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stated that government vigilance and assistance will continue during the Holy Week, emphasizing that the government should not be on vacation while most are on holiday.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on heightened alert from April 8 to 23 due to the expected influx of sea travelers.
The PCG Commandant noted that this influx presents challenges such as overcrowding, vessel overloading, and heightened risks of maritime-related crimes.
The President also ordered law enforcement agencies to tighten watch on crime during the holiday break.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy over 40,000 cops nationwide from April 13 to 20 to maintain peace and order.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directed government agencies to ensure safe and convenient Holy Week travel for Filipinos and foreign tourists.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed government agencies, particularly law enforcement, to remain vigilant and continue serving the public during the Holy Week, emphasizing that the government should not take a break even as many citizens are on vacation.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is implementing a heightened alert status from Palm Sunday, April 13, to Easter Sunday, April 20, to ensure the safety of sea travelers and ports during Holy Week 2025.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed over 40,000 personnel nationwide for Holy Week security, including more than 10,000 in the National Capital Region (NCR).
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Authorities expect over three million passengers to travel through seaports and NAIA this Holy Week.
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