Several major roads in Manila will be closed from April 2 to 3 to make way for the Good Friday procession of the Jesus Nazareno, the Manila Police District announced. The procession will begin at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo and will traverse key streets, including Villalobos, Carlos Palanca (Ilalim),...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A has placed all personnel on full alert for the Holy Week. Police Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan, PRO 4-A director, said they are ready to ensure public safety in the region. He said the anticipated influx of travelers, pilgrims, and tourists...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, March 30, announced that it has placed its operations on high alert amid an anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week exodus. With millions of Filipinos expected to head to provinces, pilgrimage sites, and vacation destinations, the PRC will...
CAMP MARCELO A. ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 has assured the people that comprehensive security measures are in place to ensure a safe, peaceful, and orderly commemoration in the Cagayan Valley region. PRO-2 Director Police Brig. Gen. Antonio P. Marallag Jr....
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region will deploy 1,000 personnel in the region to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of the Holy Week from March 29 to April 5. “As we enter this sacred season of reflection and faith, our police presence goes beyond the prevention...
CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 mobilized 2,069 policemen and force multipliers to secure the Caraga region this Holy Week and the summer vacation. PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said they will be assigned...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) must look beyond traditional combat to ensure their sacrifices lead to a future where Filipinos live with dignity. AFP Chief of Staff, General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. issued this challenge to military and civilian personnel during the flag-raising ceremony at...
The southbound lane of the EDSA Magallanes Flyover will be temporarily closed to give way for the round-the-clock rehabilitation works during the Holy Week period, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Mar. 30. DPWH said the nonstop construction activity is part of its...
Vice President Sara Duterte is honoring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East as the country observes the Holy Week. In her message on Monday, March 30, Duterte said the Holy Week is a "sacred part" of being a Filipino, as it is the time when the people reflect on God 's...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has placed all 42 regional airports under its management on heightened alert for the Holy Week travel period as the agency prepares for a nearly nine percent surge in passenger traffic. In a statement, CAAP said it expects passenger volume for...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped security measures in major transportation hubs in Metro Manila and other parts of the country as more people started traveling to their home provinces for the Holy Week. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said chiefs of police and other...
As Holy Week travel peaks this week, the cluster of bus terminals in Sampaloc, Manila, had been bustling with passengers heading to northern and central Luzon provinces. Skyrocketing fuel costs are prompting many commuters to leave their private vehicles at home, making buses the preferred choice...
