PCG: 147,000 passengers on Maundy Thursday, number may surpass estimates

Philippine Coast Guard says number may exceed its earlier projection. Inquirer file photo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded over 147,000 passengers in all ports nationwide on Maundy Thursday.

According to PCG’s report, a total of 147,829 passengers were monitored from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

From this figure, 72,174 are outbound passengers while 75,655 are inbound passengers.

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PCG added that 4,775 deployed personnel inspected 666 vessels and 1,150 motor bancas in 16 PCG districts.

“The seafaring public can coordinate with PCG through its official Facebook page or the Coast Guard Public Affairs Service (0927-560-7729) for inquiries, concerns, and clarifications regarding sea travel protocols and regulations during the Holy Week,” PCG said in its report.

The PCG noted that its districts, stations, and sub-stations were placed on heightened alert to manage the influx of passengers at ports from April 13 to April 20, 2025.

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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday said that the number of passengers in seaports nationwide could exceed the earlier projected 1.7 million. PPA Spokesperson Eunice Samonte shared that 800,000 port passengers were recorded as of Wednesday.