BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City government has mobilized its disaster response units and local agencies in anticipation of a massive tourist influx from November 13 to 18, driven by the ASEAN Summit break in Manila.
With buses from Metro Manila to the city already fully booked, Mayor Benjie Magalong issued Memorandum No. 38, Series of 2026, ordering the partial activation of both city and barangay disaster risk reduction and management councils to guarantee public safety.
”Looking at the latest data, we will have an influx of visitors from Nov. 13 to 18, so let’s prepare our public safety plan and treat this situation like a shortened ‘Semana Santa’,” Magalong said.
To manage the holiday rush, the Smart City Command Center (SC3), CDRRMO, BDRRMC, and Public Information Office (PIO) have been tasked with maintaining close coordination with frontline warning and response agencies. Additionally, the City Engineering Office’s Transportation and Traffic Management Division is set to deploy personnel and equipment for road clearing operations.
Tourist cleanliness and safety will be managed by the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO), while local barangays—particularly those near major tourist spots and convergence zones—will assist with crowd control and traffic management.
Meanwhile, the City Health Services Office (CHSO) remains on standby for health emergencies with district health centers open to the public, alongside police deployments by the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) to secure tourist destinations and act as first responders.