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Tanay LGU ready for influx of Holy Week tourists

Published Mar 31, 2026 05:34 pm  |  Updated Apr 1, 2026 08:39 am

At A Glance

  • The Tanay municipal government gears up for the arrivals of tourists this Holy Week
With various religious sites and recreational facilities spread across the town, the municipality of Tanay is prepared for the expected influx of both local and foreign tourists to the nature-rich scenery of Rizal Province during Holy Week.
The office of Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco said that police personnel, augmented by barangay tanods, have been on alert for the expected influx of tourists throughout the town, including upland villages where most tourist destinations and religious pilgrimage sites are located.
The Tanay Tourism Office named at least 10 Roman Catholic churches, spread all over the city as "Visita Iglesia" destinations during the Holy Week.
These are San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church; Regina Rica; St. Jude Thaddeus Parish; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel, Parokya ng Banal na Krus; Our Lady of Black Madonna Chapel; Padre Pio Chapel and Gardens; Holy Family Quasi Parish, Fatima Marian Chapel; and the La Capilla De la Boda Diocesana del Amor Divino, which is the newest church in the upland Barangay Sampaloc.
The map of the Visita Iglesia sites in Tanay, Rizal (from Tanay Tourism Office's FB page)
The map of the Visita Iglesia sites in Tanay, Rizal (from Tanay Tourism Office's FB page)
The town’s tourism office has posted advisories on road map and contact numbers of the local government offices to guide the motorists and visitors in their visit to Tanay.
Since the start of Lent, police personnel have been inspecting various tourist spots in Tanay to ensure that these areas are safe for all, especially with the expected arrival of tourists from Metro Manila and other nearby places.
Dr. Jeff Pino, Tanay municipal administrator, said the town’s rich culture and the residents’ warm hospitality complements the nature ambiance in the town.
On Holy Tuesday, Mayor Tanjuatco led his family members and neighbors in the traditional "pabasa," the prayerful chanting of the passion and death of Jesus Christ, at their home.
Tanay residents including Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco perform the 'pabasa' on Holy Tuesday. (photo from Tanay LGU)
Tanay residents including Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco perform the 'pabasa' on Holy Tuesday. (photo from Tanay LGU)
Tanay residents including Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco perform the 'pabasa' on Holy Tuesday. (photo from Tanay LGU)
Tanay residents including Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco perform the 'pabasa' on Holy Tuesday. (photo from Tanay LGU)
Visitors, who need a break in their city life routine, may find several recreational areas and lodging facilities in the upland villages helpful.
The Tanay Park has several food kiosks and accessory booths that offer a variety of food and non-food items for tourists who visit the nearby San Ildefonso Parish Church at the town proper, which is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. until April 5.
Dr. Pino said Tanay LGU, in coordination with the Rizal Provincial Government, the local police, fire protection, and disaster management teams will be on high alert and ready to respond to emergencies.
Medical and Help Desk booths will be set up in strategic locations to provide information and assistance to pilgrims and tourists.
Tanay police, under the leadership of officer-in-charge Lt. Col. Wlhelmino Saldivar Jr., assured the presence of uniformed cops in the town’s tourist destinations as part of the "Ligtas Summer Vaction 2026" of the Philippine National Police.
Police personnel at Regina Rica chapel (photo from Tanay PNP's FB page)
Police personnel at Regina Rica chapel (photo from Tanay PNP's FB page)
Tanay cops making the rounds at Daranak Falls (Tanay PNP's FB page)
Tanay cops making the rounds at Daranak Falls (Tanay PNP's FB page)
Tanay Police and Philippine Coast Guard personnel on station at a tourist spot in Tanay (photo from Tanay PNP's FB page)
Tanay Police and Philippine Coast Guard personnel on station at a tourist spot in Tanay (photo from Tanay PNP's FB page)
For emergency assistance, the public may contact the following:
MDRRM (Rescue): 0963-473-3333 8924-7174 loc. 307
Tanay Police: 0998-5985-729
Tanay BFP: 0976-467-8566
Health Office: 8654-2608/ 8655-5537
Rizal PNP: 0917-365-5979 / 0908-316-0164
Tanay Tourism Office: 0968 556 5335
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