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Muntinlupa, Malabon, QC LGUs ensure safe Holy Week observance

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April 16, 2025

The Muntinlupa City government will launch its Lakbay Alalay 2025 to help travelers and devotees during the Holy Week while the local governments of Malabon and Quezon City rolled out their safety measures to ensure the safe observance of the Holy Week.

- By JONATHAN HICAP, HANNAH NICOL, and ALLYSA NIEVERA

Muntinlupa, Malabon, QC LGUs ensure safe Holy Week observance

Muntinlupa’s Lakbay Alalay aims to provide important services and ensure the safety of the public.

Stations will be set up in strategic areas in Muntinlupa starting April 16 - Pacwood (Barangay Tunasan), Caltex (Barangay Tunasan), Mary Mother of God (Barangay Bayanan), South Park Center (Barangay Alabang), and Alabang Viaduct.

Each station will have free water, first aid assistance, traffic support, and a help desk of the Philippine National Police (PNP). There will also be free blood pressure testing and portalets at Pacwood and Caltex stations.

Malabon City

The Malabon City government announced that it has prepared safety and security measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of Holy Week or Semana Santa.

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