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Philippine Coast Guard tracks 8,400 passengers during Undas holiday rush
Security operations ramped up across Southern Tagalog ports as thousands of travelers moved through the region ahead of All Saints' Day weekend. The Philippine Coast Guard monitored significant passenger traffic in the early morning hours Friday.
LSN Philippines ·
CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard documented 8,480 passengers transiting Southern Tagalog ports during a six-hour security checkpoint on Friday as holiday travel intensified ahead of the All Saints' Day weekend.
Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog recorded 4,107 outbound passengers and 4,373 inbound passengers between midnight and 6 a.m., reflecting the scale of movement typical for the religious observance period when many Filipinos travel to visit family and cemeteries.
Authorities strengthened security protocols across the region's maritime facilities to manage the seasonal surge and ensure traveler safety. The early morning data provides insight into the volume of holiday traffic expected throughout the weekend period.
The Undas period traditionally sees increased passenger movement through major transportation hubs across the Philippines as millions of Filipinos undertake journeys to commemorate deceased family members.