By Orlan C. Jabagat
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Philippines (PIA) — The Provincial Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported no major incidents directly related to the observance of Holy Week 2026 across Palawan.
According to PDRRM Officer Jeremias Y. Alili, the overall conduct of Holy Week activities in various parts of the province remained peaceful and orderly, with only minor incidents recorded.
“Naging maayos at ligtas ang kabuuang pagdaraos ng mga aktibidad sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng lalawigan, maliban sa isang vehicular accident at isang insidente ng pagkahilo na agad namang natugunan,” Alili said.
He clarified that while other incidents were monitored and coordinated by the EOC, these were not directly related to the Holy Week observance.
Alili also noted a key difference in this year’s activation, highlighting the strong participation not only of Municipal DRRMOs but also of Community Disaster Auxiliary Groups (CDAG) and DRRM volunteers across various municipalities.
“Ang isang kakaiba sa ating activation ngayong Mahal na Araw ay hindi lamang ang ating mga MDRRMOs ang naging katuwang kundi pati ang ating mga volunteers,” he said, citing their role in monitoring, assisting, and providing services.
He added that the presence of responders played a significant role in ensuring safety, especially for Catholic devotees participating in religious activities.
“Marahil ito ang isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit halos wala rin tayong naitalang insidente dahil sa dami ng mga responders na nag-assist at nagbigay ng first aid,” Alili explained.
The development also reflects the ongoing efforts of the provincial government to strengthen coordination among the province, municipalities, and barangays.
“Ito po ay napakagandang indikasyon kung saan nakikita na natin na unti-unti ang adhikain ng ating mahal na gobernador na maging malakas ang pagtutulungan ng probinsiya, mga munisipyo, at mga barangay na naisakatuparan sa activation na ito,” he added, expressing his gratitude to the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort during the Holy Week operations.
He added “We salute ang ating mga volunteers na tumulong. Maraming salamat po sa inyo. Nawa ay gantimpalaan ng Panginoon ang inyong ibinigay na oras at serbisyo ng may kasamang siksik na biyaya.”
The Provincial Government of Palawan continues to support and strengthen volunteer groups across the province, recognizing their vital role in disaster response and public safety efforts.
The EOC was placed under Blue Alert Status from April 1 to April 6, 2026, as part of intensified monitoring in the province in line with the directive of Governor Amy Roa Alvarez. (Nicole Angelo Celis/OCJ/PIA MIMAROPA-Palawan)
