The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported monitoring 12,899 outbound and 9,523 inbound passengers across all ports nationwide on Sunday.
K9 units have been deployed at Manila North Harbor Port to inspect luggage and prevent the transport of prohibited items or hazardous materials.
Additional PCG personnel are also on-site to ensure a safe and orderly passenger flow—part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) intensified Holy Week security measures.
The PCG said it will maintain heightened alert and strict security at ports throughout the observance of Holy Week. A total of 3,341 personnel across 16 districts have inspected 232 vessels and 63 motorbancas. Heightened alert status will remain in effect from April 13 to 20.
At the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), over two million land travelers are expected in the coming days, with 165,000 passengers recorded since April 9, according to PITX spokesperson Jason Salvador. Trips to Bicol are fully booked, though standby buses and personnel are ready if needed.
Meanwhile, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is bracing for over 1.18 million passengers from April 13 to 20—a 14.23% increase from last year. Flight movements are also projected to rise from 6,537 to 6,724. Good Friday, April 18, is expected to be the busiest day, with 851 flights.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has placed all 44 airports under its jurisdiction on heightened alert, anticipating a 7–10% increase in passenger volume. Philippine Airlines advised travelers to arrive at NAIA Terminal 2 three to four hours before domestic flights, and four to five hours early for international flights at Terminal 1, citing heavy traffic in key cities.
Passengers were also reminded to follow new regulations on power banks: lithium-ion devices are banned in checked baggage. Power banks under 100 Wh are allowed in carry-on luggage; those between 100 Wh and 160 Wh require airline approval; anything above 160 Wh is strictly prohibited.