00:00The Department of Health or DOH is urging travelers and Holy Week vacationers to stay alert for heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
00:10The DOH warns that symptoms may include excessive thirst and cold sweating.
00:14In preparation, all hospitals have been placed under code white status, meaning medical teams and facilities are on standby and ready to respond to potential health emergencies during the observance of Holy Week.
00:25Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard, or PCG, has deployed recreational service inspection teams to ensure the presence of lifeguards, first aid personnel, and clinics at popular tourist spots to prevent drowning incidents.
00:38The agency is also strictly monitoring ports and terminals to prevent the overloading of passengers and cargo.
00:45For its part, the Philippine National Police, or PNP, is on full alert status, deploying 65,000 officers nationwide to secure crowded areas.
00:55Round-the-clock patrols are being conducted to deter burglary and house trespassing.
01:00The PNP is also cracking down on rentangay schemes and travel scams targeting vacationers.
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