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International travellers  arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport festooned with Christmas decorations  on December 18, 2023 in Pasay City. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173519674324820231218-ofw-gift-giving-JC-0219.gif" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="International travelers arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport festooned with Christmas decorations  on December 18, 2023 in Pasay City. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/file"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">International travelers arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport festooned with Christmas decorations  on December 18, 2023 in Pasay City.<em> Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/file</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration processed nearly 190,000 travelers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — among the busiest days of the year for the country&#x27;s airports — it said Thursday.</p><p>Christmas Eve saw 52,437 arrivals and 41,895 departures across the country while there were 47,669 arrivals and 44,192 departures on Christmas Day.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/23/bi-to-int-l-travelers-be-at-airport-3-hours-before-flight-1635">BI to int&#x27;l travelers: Be at airport 3 hours before flight amid Christmas rush</a></div><p>BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said immigration officers remained on duty on the two days, adding &quot;our officers are committed to providing seamless services despite the surge in traveler numbers during this peak season.&quot;</p><p>The bureau expects another surge in travelers after the New Year celebrations as it reminded passengers to arrive early at airports and to complete pre-departure and arrival requirements for faster processing at immigration counters.</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABSTSF9vQTuteunA&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard reported 109,000 outbound passengers and 94,232 inbound passengers at the nation&#x27;s seaports on Christmas Day.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/21/pcg-on-heightened-alert-until-jan-3-2025-for-the-holidays-1519">PCG on heightened alert until Jan. 3, 2025 for the holidays</a></div><p>Coast Guard units remain on heightened alert until January 3 as thousands are expected to travel to visit their loved ones, to go on vacation, or to go back to work.</p>

<p>The bureau expects another surge in travelers after the New Year celebrations.</p>

The bureau expects another surge in travelers after the New Year celebrations.

BI: Nearly 190,000 international travelers at airports on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

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BI: Nearly 190,000 international travelers at airports on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

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Published December 26, 2024 03:06 PM PHT

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Updated December 27, 2024 09:34 AM PHT

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