Marcos urges peace, safety during Holy Week

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to prioritize peace and safety during Holy Week in a Maundy Thursday video message.

Marcos emphasized the importance of humility, giving, and discipline while on the road, urging motorists not to resort to violence amid recent incidents of reckless driving and viral road accidents.

The President directed government agencies involved in transportation and public safety to ensure orderly movement of travelers nationwide and vowed a crackdown on reckless drivers.

On Good Friday, Marcos expressed hope that the day would serve as guidance and strength for every Filipino family, reminding them to prioritize peace and safety during travel and be humble.

Holy Week is a significant time for reflection and penance in predominantly Catholic Philippines, with millions traveling to provinces or pilgrimage sites despite the risks.

Bus stations, airports, and seaports are seeing increased crowds ahead of Easter weekend as millions make their way home or to religious destinations.