Day: April 17, 2025

Baguio City: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Cordillera announced that only light vehicles are permitted on Kennon Road. Kennon Road is one of the three primary access routes to Baguio City, with the other two being Marcos Highway and Baguio-Bauang Road (Naguilian Road). According to Philippines News Agency, this measure anticipates a surge in travelers heading to Baguio City and its vicinity for the Holy Week holiday. The advisory also states that all national roads and bridges in the region remain accessible, urging travelers to plan their journeys accordingly. For further inquiries, travelers can reach out

Baguio City: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Cordillera announced that Kennon Road is currently accessible only to light vehicles. This decision is part of efforts to manage the expected increase in travelers to Baguio City and its surrounding areas during the Holy Week long weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Kennon Road is one of the three main routes to Baguio City, alongside Marcos Highway and Baguio-Bauang Road (Naguilian Road). The DPWH assured that all national roads and bridges in the region remain passable, providing travelers with multiple options for their journey. The DPWH has advised

Da Nang: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen maritime security collaboration with Vietnam during a port call in Da Nang on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCG stated that joint exercise planning and a tabletop exercise were conducted with the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) to prepare for upcoming joint Search and Rescue and Firefighting Exercises at Sea. ‘This collaborative effort marks a pivotal step in strengthening both agencies’ commitment to advancing maritime cooperation,’ the PCG said. The exercises are designed to enhance interoperability in responding to maritime emergencies and maintaining safe sea lanes in

Negros Occidental: Pilgrimage destinations across Negros Occidental are preparing to welcome thousands of devotees and visitors seeking rest and reflection during the annual Lenten observance. According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview Thursday, Isabela town executive assistant for tourism, culture, and arts Francis Ryan Pabiania said the local government expects between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors from Thursday to Friday, “with arrivals peaking on Friday night.” The prominent 45-foot steel cross atop Glory Hill in Sitio Mantuhod, Barangay Mansablay, is reached via a two-hour ascent along cemented stairways and steep pathways marked by the 14 Stations of the Cross. Pabiania

Negros Occidental: Pilgrimage destinations across Negros Occidental are preparing to welcome thousands of devotees and visitors seeking rest and reflection during the annual Lenten observance. According to Philippines News Agency, Isabela town executive assistant for tourism, culture, and arts, Francis Ryan Pabiania, stated that the local government expects between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors from Thursday to Friday, with arrivals peaking on Friday night. The prominent 45-foot steel cross atop Glory Hill in Sitio Mantuhod, Barangay Mansablay, is reached via a two-hour ascent along cemented stairways and steep pathways marked by the 14 Stations of the Cross. Pabiania added that they