PPA projects 1.73M passengers this Holy Week

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) expects over 1.73 million passengers nationwide this Holy Week, a 3.5% increase from last year's 1.67 million.

As of Good Friday, April 18, 2025, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded over 70,531 port passengers nationwide between 6 a.m. and 12 noon.

This figure comprises 35,930 outbound and 34,601 inbound passengers.

A total of 4,822 frontline personnel were deployed in 16 PCG districts, who inspected 416 vessels and 1,845 motorized outriggers.

The PCG has placed its units on heightened alert from April 13 to April 20 to manage the influx of passengers and ensure their safety.

For any concerns or inquiries this Holy Week, the seafaring public can contact the PCG through its official Facebook page or the Coast Guard Public Affairs Service at (0927) 560-7729.