Rizal Governor Nina Ynares announced that road closures and traffic rerouting will be implemented in Antipolo City, Taytay, and Cainta to give way to the Alay Lakad pilgrimage on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, April 17 to 18. Photos from Gov. Nina Ynares Ynares advised motorists and residents to...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to remain resilient and optimistic amid adversity as the country commemorates Holy Week. Malacañang, Manila Bulletin/Mark Balmores file photos In his message released by Malacañang on Sunday morning, April 13, the President urged Filipinos to learn from...
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has mobilized over 10,000 policemen to secure transportation hubs, major thoroughfares and expected places of convergence in Metro Manila during the Holy Week. NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin said the deployment also covers residential...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government is preparing for the Holy Week exodus. ORTEGA (FB) Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David ordered the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Provincial Health Office to be on full alert to ensure the safety...
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is stepping up its preparations to ensure efficient operations this Holy Week, with more than one million passengers expected to flock to the country’s main gateway. NAIA is expected to welcome over 1.18 million passengers within the period beginning Palm...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized its regional operations centers nationwide to ensure the safe, smooth, and seamless travel of more than 30 million domestic and international tourists during the Holy Week break. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the centers are monitoring key...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 has ramped up security for the Holy Week in the Caraga region. PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said 1,682 police officers and personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety...
BATANGAS CITY – Secretary Vince Dizon of the Department of Transportation inspected the Batangas International Port here on Thursday afternoon, April 10, a week ahead of the Holy Week rush to the provinces. DIZON (right) inspecting the Batangas International Port in Batangas City on April 10....
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be conducting random inspection of passenger buses as part of the road safety measures as millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to the provinces to take advantage of the long Lenten break next week. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is anticipating passenger growth over the next week as more Filipinos book flights to popular destinations and provinces. In an ambush interview on Wednesday, April 9, AirAsia chief executive officer Ricky Isla shared that more aviation traffic will come in...
(File photo by Santi San Juan / MANILA BULLETIN) A total of 1,018 special permits were issued by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to public utility buses so they may be allowed to ply their routes amid the expected exodus of passengers this Holy Week. LTFRB...
(File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on a heightened alert status next week in preparation for this year’s observance of Holy Week. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said coast guard districts, stations, and sub-stations nationwide will be placed on heightened alert from...