Marcos monitors Holy Week travel, expects 30M tourists

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. will spend Holy Week with his family but continues to monitor national developments and has directed government agencies to ensure safe and convenient travel for the public during the holiday period.

Tourism department expects 30 million tourists during Holy Week, while Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is tasked to address potential issues such as passenger overload in transportation facilities.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro emphasized that the President's directive aims to provide a secure travel experience for all visitors and residents who remain at home.

At NAIA, around 150,000 passengers are expected daily throughout Holy Week, prompting the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to deploy additional personnel.

The BI will station an extra 48 staff members at NAIA to ensure counters are manned and minimize waiting times for travelers.

DOTr is conducting field inspections to ensure transport facilities are operating smoothly and safely as part of the government's efforts to facilitate travel during Holy Week.