MANILA, Philippines – Outbound passengers in various seaports across the country has reached 89,895 as of Sunday noon, according to numbers culled by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
The region with the highest concentration of travelers is in Central Visayas, with 18,864 passengers, followed by Southern Tagalog (12,652) and Western Visayas (11,887).
Of the 18,864 in Central Visayas, 6,414 passengers are in Cebu, 1,226 in Eastern Bohol, 5,349 in Western Bohol, 5,0055 in Southern Cebu, and 820 in Camotes Island.
Meanwhile, in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Southern Luzon registered 3,478 passengers, 2,669 of which used ports in the city of Manila, 54 in Pasig, 148 in Bataan, 31 in Zambales, 422 in Laguna de Bay, and 154 in Cavite.
The total breakdown of passengers, as provided by PCG, is as followed:
National Capital Region-Central Luzon – 3,478
Manila – 2,669
Pasig – 54
Bataan – 148
Zambales – 31
Laguna De Bay – 422
Cavite – 154
North Western luzon – 2,166
• Pangasinan – 2,166
North Eastern Luzon – 326
• Cagayan – 179
• Batanes – 147
Southern Tagalog – 12,652
• Batangas – 5,326
• Oriental Mindoro – 1,457
• Southern Quezon – 3,521
• Occidental Mindoro – 657
• Romblon – 933
• Northern Quezon – 758
Palawan – 3,823
• Puerto Princesa – 492
• Brooke’s Point – 88
• Coron – 2,490
• El Nido – 365
• Roxas – 388
Bicol – 5,015
• Albay – 2,517
• Sorsogon – 1,286
• Camarines Sur – 407
• Masbate – 450
• Catanduanes – 250
• Camarines Norte – 105
Western Visayas – 11,887
• Antique – 194
• Aklan – 1,233
• Iloilo – 8,781
• Guimaras – 1,679
Central Visayas – 18,864
• Cebu – 6,414
Eastern Bohol – 1,226
Western Bohol – 5,349
Southern Cebu – 5,055
Camotes – 820
Eastern Visayas – 4,190
• Western Leyte – 1,453
• Southern Leyte – 1,101
• Eastern Leyte – 195
• Western Samar – 676
• Northern Samar – 637
• Biliran – 128
Southern Visayas – 10,367
• Negros Oriental – 4,050
• Negros Occidental – 5,425
•Siquijor – 892
South Western Mindanao – 3,469
• Zamboanga – 1,231
• Basilan – 1,963
• Sulu – 160
• Central Tawi-Tawi – 115
South Eastern Mindanao – 3,944
• Davao – 2,808
• Gensan – 131
• Igacos – 1,055
Northern Mindanao – 8,554
• Surigao del Norte – 1,073
• Misamis Occidental – 1,753
• Siargao – 712
• Lanao del Norte – 721
• Agusan del Norte – 156
• Dinagat – 836
• Zamboanga del Norte – 386
• Misamis Oriental – 1,690
• Camiguin – 897
The high number of passengers is due to the long vacation that starts from the weekend, then to the regular holidays December 30 (Rizal Day, Monday), December 31 (last day of the year), and January 1 (New Year).
Due to the influx of people, PCG reminded passengers to remain vigilant and comply with the security policies implemented at port terminals and the vessels.
“The PCG is one with the national government in attaining zero maritime casualty or incident this Christmas season. Hence, the PCG reminds passengers to remain vigilant at all times, to comply with the safety and security measures at port terminals and vessels, and to report any suspicious individual/occurrence to authorities,” PCG said.