The long holiday is approaching, and with this, the influx of passengers in different terminals is expected as they travel to their intended destinations.

To ensure public safety, the Philippine National Police (PNP) previously announced the deployment of over 50,000 personnel across the country.

“The PNP has intensified or maximized the police visibility through full patrol and establishment of assistance desk and coordination with our local government agency and tourism stakeholders,” according to PCPT. Amie Tiu, Directorate for Operation Tourist and Safety Protection Section Chief 

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will also conduct random drug testing and inspections at various bus terminals nationwide to ensure passenger safety during long-distance travel.

For those travelling this Holy Week, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issues the following safety reminders to ensure a convenient and secure travel experience:

1. I-check ang schedule ng biyahe at mag-advance booking kung maaari upang maiwasan ang abala sa terminal.

(Check the trip schedule and book in advance if possible to avoid delays in the terminal.)

2. Planuhin ang oras ng pag-alis at iwasan ang last-minute na biyahe.

(Plan your departure time and avoid the last-minute trips.)

3. Ihanda ang mga kinakailangang dokumento at ticket bago umalis ng bahay.

(Prepare the necessary documents and ticket before you leave.)

4. Mag-impake nang maayos at magdala lamang ng sapat na gamit para sa mas maginhawang biyahe.

(Pack and bring what is only needed for more convenient travel experience.)

5. Siguraduhing awtorisado at lehitimo ang sasakyang sasakyan para sa mas ligtas na paglalakbay.

(Make sure that you are riding an authorized and legitimate vehicle for a safer journey.)

The LTO calls on travelers not to use colorum vehicles to avoid complications.

“Para po sa mga babiyahe na nagtatangkang magbiyahe as a colorum, please don’t kasi nga po you’ll face a criminal offense at the same time, a fine and an impounding,” ayon kay Mr. Jerome Rodriguez of LTO Traffic & Safety Management Department

[“To those attempting to proceed using their colorum vehicles, please don’t because you’ll face a criminal offense, at the same time, a fine and an impounding.”]

Rodriguez also noted that passengers may report to LTO if they notice that their driver is not paying attention to the road.

Have a safe vacation experience, mga Kasangbahay!