The Land Transportation Office-Region 1 inspected transport terminals and roads in the Ilocos region to ensure safety this Holy Week. District offices in San Carlos, San Ildefonso, Naguilian, San Fernando, Dagupan, Agoo, Alaminos, Bayambang, Burgos, and Rosales inspected public utility vehicles,...
BAGUIO CITY – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera will deploy 1,604 policemen to secure the region during the Holy Week and summer vacation from April 1 to May 30. They will be strategically positioned in places of worship, malls, parks, and markets. The PRO-Cordillera has directed police...
Former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez enjoined his fellow Filipinos on Palm Sunday, March 29 to use Holy week as a time for "prayer and reflection". "Ang Semana Santa ay panahon ng panalangin at pagninilay. Panahon ito ng pag-alala sa dakilang pag-ibig ng Diyos—isang...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized almost 60,000 policemen to secure all activities relating to the observation of the Holy Week as millions of people are expected to travel to their home provinces for the annual religious activity, and to take advantage of the long holiday break....
The Police Regional Office-3 is deploying over 13,000 personnel across Central Luzon for Holy Week. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez said the increase in personnel will match the growing number of travelers, pilgrims, and devotees across the region. “From our initial 2,000 personnel, we...
As the solemn observance of Holy Week begins, millions of Filipinos are once again preparing to leave the cities—heading home to their provinces, visiting pilgrimage sites, or taking a much-needed break with family. Alongside this annual movement comes a familiar reality: crowded terminals, fully...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered all its regional offices to start the conduct of intensified inspections on bus and other public utility vehicle (PUV) terminals in anticipation of the influx of travelers for the long Holy Week break. LTFRB chairman Vigor...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday, March 29, that it has recorded about 390,000 passengers moving through various seaports nationwide as travel for the Holy Week began to pick up, with key hubs already seeing heavy foot traffic. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the highest...
The Police Regional Office-1 is on full alert starting Sunday, March 29, for the Holy Week and summer vacation in the Ilocos region. Police Brig. Gen. Dindo R. Reyes, PRO-1 director, said at least 2,500 police personnel have been deployed to key areas such as churches, transportation hubs, and...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it will place its offices and hospitals under Code White alert from March 30 to April 6 to prepare for medical emergencies during the Holy Week. “Alerto at nasa Code White alert ang DOH simula March 30 hanggang April 6, 2026 bilang parte ng pag-tugon ng...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to strengthen national unity through faith and selfless service as the country observes Holy Week. “May this Holy Week strengthen our resolve to become a nation guided by faith, united in purpose, and inspired by selfless service,” the President said in...
CEBU CITY – Preparations for the influx of passengers for the upcoming Holy Week are in full swing. Activating its “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation” on Saturday, March 28, the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) placed all ports in Cebu under heightened alert to intensify...
