Iloilo City on blue alert amid Holy Week travel surge

ILOILO CITY – Authorities here have raised a blue alert and deployed more than 500 personnel as part of heightened preparedness measures for Holy Week 2026, with initial reports showing peaceful conditions despite increased travel activity. In a situational report issued by the Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the city confirmed that 574 personnel from various response clusters have been mobilized, supported by at least 30 emergency vehicles including ambulances, fire engines, and rescue trucks. The deployment includes 411 police personnel, 115 firefighters, and teams from emergency medical services, search and rescue units, and volunteer organizations, all positioned to […]… Keep on reading: Iloilo City on blue alert amid Holy Week travel surge