PCG monitors over 52K outbound passengers, 42K inbound passengers on Maundy Thursday

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored over 52,000 outbound passengers and 42,000 inbound passengers in all ports nationwide on Maundy Thursday.

A total of 52,335 outbound passengers and 42,396 inbound passengers were recorded, according to the Coast Guard’s 6 a.m. to 12 noon data.

It also deployed at least 2,365 frontline personnel in 15 Coast Guard districts and inspected around 337 vessels and 771 motorbancas.

The Coast Guard also placed its districts and stations on heightened alert until April 18 to manage the influx of port passengers.

It added that it will also cover the length of summer vacation in anticipation of local tourists who will travel by sea for recreational purposes until May 31.

The PCG advised passengers to coordinate through the Coast Guard Public Affairs at 0927-560-7729 for inquiries, concerns, and clarifications regarding sea travel protocols and regulations during Holy Week and summer vacation this year. — Richa Noriega/RSJ, GMA News