Manila:The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that over 114,000 passengers have passed through ports nationwide as Filipinos observe this year's Undas, which includes All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

According to Philippines News Agency, the latest tally from the PCG indicates that there are at least 60,411 outbound passengers and 54,291 inbound passengers. The PCG has deployed 6,221 frontline personnel from 17 districts to ensure safe and efficient travel, conducting inspections on 540 vessels and 806 motorbancas.

PCG personnel have been on heightened alert, providing assistance to passengers, conducting safety inspections, and monitoring ports to ensure orderly and safe travel. The public has been reminded to follow established safety protocols at ports and sea vessels. All PCG districts, stations, and sub-stations have been on heightened alert since October 29 in anticipation of a surge in passenger numbers during the long weekend.

PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab previously stated that they expect the number of travelers to reach two million this year.