Four people drowned in Calabarzon region on Good Friday. Photo courtesy of Quezon PNP

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded more than a dozen deaths during Holy Week, as of March 30.

Nineteen individuals, ranging from 5 to 65 years old, drowned, the PNP said.

Among the affected regions, Region 4A saw the highest number of fatalities, with 7 deaths reported.

Meanwhile, two fatalities and one injury were recorded in vehicular incidents in Region 3, and two more were injured in a vehicular incident in Region 5.

Robbery incidents were also reported in Regions 3 and 8, alongside five cases of child abuse in Regions 3 and 4A.

The PNP also documented other incidents, including homicide and landslides, in these regions. - with a report from Ronilo Dagos