The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored over 56,000 outbound passengers in all ports nationwide as of Tuesday midday.
In an advisory, the PCG stated 56,043 outbound passengers and 42,825 inbound passengers had been recorded from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
At least 2,570 frontline personnel in 15 PCG districts inspected 655 vessels and 790 motorbancas, it added.
Meanwhile, all Coast Guard districts, stations, and substations had been positioned on heightened alert from April 2 to 10 to handle the inflow of port passengers throughout Holy Week.
“It will also cover the length of summer vacation in anticipation of local tourists traveling by sea for recreational purposes until May 31, 2023,” the PCG stated.
The PCG suggested the general public to speak by way of its official Facebook web page or the Coast Guard Public Affairs (0927-560-7729) for inquiries, issues, and clarifications concerning sea journey protocols and rules throughout Holy Week and summer season trip this 12 months. —Richa Noriega/VBL, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
