Undas 2026 passenger traffic at slow phase — PPA
WAITING areas in Batangas Port, Batangas City remain vacant as of Saturday afternoon, with the Philippine Ports Authority admitting that the number of passengers traveling this Undas 2026 was way lower than last year.
Photograph courtesy of PPA
Deemed to be attributed in the high cost of fuel, among other economic reasons, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), on Sunday, said foot traffic in Batangas Port and all its governed ports remain sluggish.
Fuel firm Unioil said prices of fuel will have a mixed movement next week, with diesel pump prices to roll back, while gasoline will have an increase starting 3 to 9 November.
However, the PPA said amid the slow movement of passengers, waiting and ticketing areas at Batangas Port remain orderly, peaceful, and spacious for the Undas 2026 exodus.
As of 1 November, the PPA logged 36,753 passengers as of 8 a.m. on Sunday, bringing the total passenger count from 27 October to 1 November to 1,026,049.
Total foot traffic on Saturday stood at 245,718, followed by 222,874 on Friday.
Batangas Port recorded the highest number of passengers traveling, according to PPA.
In 2025, 1.7 million passengers used PPA-governed ports from 27 October to 5 November.
“Despite the lower number of travelers, the PPA and the Batangas Port personnel remain ready to receive passengers in the coming days. Monitoring and coordination of relevant personnel are ongoing to ensure the smooth flow of travelers and maintain safety and comfort inside the terminal,” the PPA said.
“Port facilities are also prepared to meet the needs of passengers throughout the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2026 period. Passengers are encouraged to plan, secure their tickets and travel documents, and use the Online Reservation Assistance System (ORAS) to better prepare for their travel,” the PPA added.
The PPA earlier projected a total of 1.9 million passengers passing through Philippine ports from 27 October to 5 November, increasing by 1.55 percent compared to last year’s forecast of 1.905 million passengers.
Suspended vessels
Meanwhile, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), based on the orders of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, has ordered the immediate suspension of the safety certificates of MBca ROSE MARIE 1 and MV OCEAN JET 788 following separate maritime incidents in Cagayan and Bohol on 31 October.
Initial reports said rough sea conditions and uncontrolled livestock movements may have caused MBca ROSE MARIE 1 to capsize around 8:15 a.m. between Dalupiri Island and Fuga Island.
Marina deputy administrator for Operations RADM Loumer P. Bernabe PN (Ret) directed the Enforcement Service and all Marina Regional Offices to further intensify nationwide compliance monitoring, onboard inspections, and enforcement actions.
”No vessel should be allowed to sail unless its safety and seaworthiness are assured. Our priority remains the protection of lives at sea and the prevention of maritime accidents,” Bernabe said.