Christmas rush: Over 24,000 passengers troop to seaports

Christmas rush: Over 24,000 passengers troop to seaports
Krissy Aguilar - December 17, 2019 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1202375/fwd-pcg-more-than-24000-passengers...

MANILA, Philippines — More than 24,000 passengers trooped to various seaports nationwide ahead of Christmas Day next week, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday.

Data released by PCG showed a total of 24,331 outbound passengers were monitored in various seaports from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Out of the said number, the bulk of passengers were reported in Southern Tagalog with 7,191 passengers and Western Visayas with 4,517 passengers.

PCG reminded passengers to remain vigilant and to comply with the safety and security measures and regulations at port terminals and vessels.

Below is the breakdown of passengers in ports as monitored by PCG:

National Capital Region – 82
• Pasig – 82

Central Visayas – 2,745
• Cebu – 1,751
• Bohol – 445
• Southern Cebu – 549

Southern Tagalog – 7,191
• Batangas – 3,450
• Oriental Mindoro – 1,311
• Southern Quezon – 820
• Occidental Mindoro – 623
• Romblon – 987

Western Visayas – 4,517
• Aklan- 1,987
• Iloilo – 2,474
• Guimaras – 56