Tag: Holiday Travel
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Philippine Airports Report Smooth Holiday Operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Monday that the holiday period passed without any significant incidents or problems across the 44 airports it manages. From December 20, 2024, to January 3, 2025, CAAP anticipated a surge in passenger numbers. As of late Monday afternoon, the agency was still compiling the final…
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Philippine Coast Guard Reports Over 36,000 Outbound Passengers on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded a significant number of outbound passengers, totaling 36,094 across all national ports from 6 a.m. to noon. This surge in passenger traffic marks the conclusion of the holiday season. The PCG provided these statistics in their Wednesday situation update, highlighting the busy period at the…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports Over Christmas
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers across the country during these two days. On…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge Sees Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in air travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers recorded at airports across the country on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers during these two days,…
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Massive Surge in Holiday Travel: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Philippine Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through Philippine airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed during these peak days. On Christmas Eve, the BI noted…
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Philippine Coast Guard Warns Holiday Travelers of Port Exploitation
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a stern warning to holiday travelers to stay alert against individuals exploiting the surge of passengers at ports. Commodore Armando Ricafrente, the PCG spokesperson, highlighted the issue during an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, emphasizing the need for vigilance as many travelers head to their provinces during the…
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Two Suspects Arrested for Illegal Boarding Fee Scheme at Batangas Port
In a crackdown on illegal activities at Batangas Port, two individuals were arrested on December 23 for offering unauthorized expedited vehicle boarding services. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the suspects were caught in the act of extorting money from motorists and passengers outside the port terminal. The operation involved personnel from the Coast…
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Authorities Nab Two for Illegal Boarding Fee Scheme at Batangas Port
In a crackdown on illegal activities at Batangas Port, two individuals were arrested on December 23 for offering unauthorized expedited boarding services to motorists and passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the suspects were caught in the act of soliciting fees for faster vehicle boarding outside the port terminal. The operation involved personnel…
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