PCG: Over 27,000 travelers passed through seaports as of November 1

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says travelers who passed through the country’s seaports nationwide surpassed 27,000 by early morning on All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2024. Based on its monitoring from midnight until 6 a.m. on Friday, all seaports of the country have so far accommodated 13,573 outbound passengers and 14,036 inbound passengers who are expected to take advantage of the long weekend to observe the tradition and take a break. (Photo from PCG/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that by early morning on All Saints’ Day, November 1, travelers who passed through the country’s seaports nationwide had surpassed 27,000.

Based on its monitoring from midnight until 6 a.m. on Friday, all seaports of the country have so far accommodated 13,573 outbound passengers and 14,036 inbound passengers who are expected to take advantage of the long weekend to observe the tradition and take a break.

The PCG has deployed 3,894 frontline personnel in 15 Coast Guard districts nationwide for this year’s “Undas” — All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

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It added that these personnel have to date inspected 202 vessels and 120 motorbancas to ensure their safe travel.

The PCG said all its districts, stations, and sub-stations will be on heightened alert until November 5.