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Evelyn Macairan - The Philippine Star
October 29, 2026 | 12:00am
Residents visit a cemetery ahead of the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in Barangay Bolonsori, Cagayan de Oro City yesterday.
GERRY LEE GORIT, ALDO BANAYNAL / THE FREEMAN
MANILA, Philippines — With the expected surge of sea travelers who will observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the provinces, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) inspected vessels at the port of Batangas on Tuesday to ensure the safety of the riding public.
MARINA officials and personnel checked the validity of the vessels’ documents, electrical system and life-saving equipment as well as the number of crewmembers and their qualifications and competencies.
MARINA deputy administrator for operations Loumer Bernabe and enforcement service director Luisito delos Santos led the inspection at the port of Batangas, one of the busiest ports in the country.
The officials were accompanied by personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and coordinated with the Philippine Ports Authority.
Meanwhile, toll operator Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. will implement the Biyaheng Arangkada motorist program starting today until Nov. 3 in anticipation of an increased traffic volume along the expressways.
The program covers all Metro Pacific’s roadways: North Luzon Expressway, SCTEX, NLEX Connector, CAVITEX and CALAX as well as the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway.
Traffic volume along these expressways is projected to rise by around five percent, with an average increase of 12 percent during peak travel days on Oct. 30 and 31.
Outbound traffic along NLEX and SCTEX is expected to peak from Friday to Saturday afternoon, while return traffic may increase from late afternoon of Nov. 2 to early morning the following day.
In Baguio City, Mayor Benjamin Magalong suspended work in all government offices starting at noon tomorrow to give emloyees time to prepare for Undas.
Classes in public and private schools are also suspended tomorrow and on Saturday, allowing students to spend more time with their families.
Exempted from the work suspension are those assigned in government offices tasked to provide essential services including peace and order, traffic management and disaster risk reduction. – Ramon Efren Lazaro, Artemio Dumlao, Bella Cariaso
