PPA sees 1.93 million sea travelers on Undas
The Philippine Ports Authority expects 1.93 million sea travelers during the Undas holiday period from October 27 to November 5. To manage the surge, the agency is reviving its online reservation system to reduce terminal congestion.
Why it matters
Efficient management of holiday travel is critical for public safety and logistics in the Philippines during peak travel seasons.
MANILA, Philippines - Up to 1.93 million people are expected to travel by sea from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, to spend All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in the provinces, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
Earlier, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) estimated the number of sea travelers for this year's Undas to reach 1.5 million.
The PCG based its estimate on the number of travelers during the same period last year, which was also at 1.5 million.
PPA assistant general manager for operations Mark Jon Palomar said the expected 1.93 million vessel passengers is 1.55 percent higher than the 1.91 million recorded in 2025.
Among the ports expected to record a high number of travelers are the Iloilo River Wharf, Babak Port in Davao del Norte, Batangas Port, Jordan Port in Guimaras and Sasa Port in Davao City.
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