Over 114,000 sea passengers recorded as undas travel rush peaks

The Philippine Coast Guard reported Saturday afternoon that passenger traffic across the nation's seaports had exceeded 114,000 as the undas holiday period prompted significant travel movement. The monitoring figures, recorded as of 12:34 p.m., documented 60,411 outbound passengers and 54,291 inbound passengers during the noon hours.

The elevated passenger count reflected the customary travel surge that precedes All Saints' Day on November 1 and All Souls' Day on November 2, when many Filipinos undertake journeys to visit cemeteries and pay respects to deceased family members. Sea travel represents a critical transportation avenue for residents traveling between islands and to remote coastal communities.

The Coast Guard's real-time monitoring of passenger movements across seaports helps authorities manage port capacity and ensure safe passage during peak travel periods. Such holiday seasons typically strain maritime transportation infrastructure as the number of travelers increases substantially from baseline daily figures.

Philippine maritime authorities have emphasized readiness measures during high-traffic periods to accommodate the seasonal surge while maintaining safety protocols and operational efficiency across major shipping routes and regional seaports.