The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported a total of 64,156 outbound and inbound passengers were monitored in all ports on the first few hours of Good Friday.

According to PCG, the recorded number of passengers was from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

For the security of passengers, a total of 2,666 frontline personnel in 15 PCG districts were deployed to inspect 293 vessels and 615 motorboats.

Moreover, the PCG placed its districts, stations, and sub-stations on heightened alert to manage the flock of passengers at the port during the Holy Week, which will also extend into the summer vacation to serve local tourists who will travel by sea until May 31.

Meanwhile, the public is urged to coordinate with the PCG through its official Facebook page or the Coast Guard Public Affairs for their concerns on sea travel protocols and regulations.