Manila Bulletin – PCG goes on heightened alert for Holy Week exodus; 17K personnel deployed in seaports

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) placed all its operating units on a heightened alert on Saturday, March 28, as it rolled out “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2026,” deploying 17,000 personnel to secure ports and coastal areas nationwide. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the deployment includes specialized response teams to assist the expected surge … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Cebu ports on heightened alert for Holy Week

Published Mar 28, 2026 04:32 pm CEBU CITY – Preparations for the influx of passengers for the upcoming Holy Week are in full swing. Activating its “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation” on Saturday, March 28, the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) placed all ports in Cebu under heightened alert to intensify security, safety, and … Read more