Janine Gutierrez mourns loss of two grandmothers
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Holy Week
Holy Week 2025 saw a significant increase in travel and public events across the Philippines, including a 13% surge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a 37% rise in port usage. The Philippine National Police reported 120 incidents during this period but emphasized that overall observance was peaceful with commendable efforts from law enforcement agencies to ensure safety and security. Various police offices extended free transportation services beyond Holy Week, highlighting the commitment to community-oriented policing and public welfare.
This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage.
Last updated at April 25, 2025.
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NAIA sees 13% passenger surge during Holy Week
Passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) increased by 12.7%, reaching over 1.7 million travelers during Holy Week from April 13 to April 20, marking one of the busiest periods in recent years.
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2.3 million Filipinos travel through ports during Holy Week, marking 37% increase
More than 2.3 million Filipinos traveled through ports during the Holy Week period, marking a 37.14% increase from the same period in 2024.
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NCRPO reports 60% drop in index crimes during Holy Week
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported a 60.18 percent reduction in index crimes during Holy Week from April 14 to 20, 2025, compared to the same period last year.
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Comelec deploys ballots, indelible ink, ACMs for May elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started the nationwide deployment of official ballots and other election paraphernalia for the May 12 midterm elections, prioritizing far-flung areas.
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Holy Week in Central Luzon peaceful, 7 die in accidents, drownings
The Holy Week in Central Luzon was peaceful despite seven fatalities recorded by Police Regional Office-3 (PRO-3), according to Brig. Gen. Jean S. Fajardo.
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BI reports smooth Holy Week at NAIA with over 800K travelers
The Bureau of Immigration reported a smooth Holy Week period at Ninoy Aquino International Airport with over 800,000 passenger departures and arrivals despite high traffic.
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DOH: Motorcycles in 80% of Holy Week road crashes, 5 fatalities
Motorcycle-related accidents accounted for most road traffic incidents during Holy Week, according to data released by the Department of Health on Sunday, April 20.
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Comelec investigates reports of candidates violating Holy Week ban
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced it will investigate reports of four candidates violating the campaigning ban during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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Over 870K tourists visit Aurora during Holy Week
Over 870,000 tourists visited Aurora province during Holy Week this year, according to the Provincial Tourism Office.
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