Special Advisories | Philippines

Login required for search functionality | Get a free-level account with Google/Microsoft single-sign-on.

65 reports

Special Advisory: Pride March at UP Diliman on Saturday, June 28

On Saturday, June 28, some areas around the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman will be closed to traffic in line with a Pride March commencing from The Oblation, UP Diliman to the Sunken Garden for the Pride Month 2025 celebration. The organizers of the event have not yet disclosed

Rainy Season Advisory 2025: Overview of Operational and Health Risks During “Tag-Ulan”

Executive Summary * The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) officially announced the onset of the rainy season last June 2, 2025. PAGASA forecasts that between 11 to 19 tropical cyclones will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) from June to November 2025. * Businesses operating in the Philippines

Special Advisory: Pride Month Celebration in Makati City from June 21 to 22

There will be an event in Makati City on June 21 to 22. Clients are advised to plan their travel if passing by the are to avoid potential delays.

Special Advisory on Independence Day

June 12 marks the celebration of Independence Day in the Philippines. Various activities are scheduled in several parts of Metro Manila. Clients are advised to plan their trips ahead of time and depart early for their destinations to avoid possible delays.

Labor Day 2025

Executive Summary * Labor Day, held every start of May, is considered a regular holiday in the Philippines. This year, May 1 falls on a Thursday. * As is usual, labor groups and leftist organizations are expected to hold protests in traditional protest sites across Metro Manila on this day. These demonstrations

EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION 2025 SPECIAL ADVISORY

Executive Summary * From February 22 to 25, demonstrators will be staging events to commemorate the EDSA People Power Revolution, a peaceful revolt in 1986 that ousted Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. PSA also expects separate demonstrations of support and opposition groups of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Special Advisory on Traslacion 2025

Executive Summary * On January 9, 2025, at least 2 million devotees are expected to participate in the grand procession to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, popularly known as Traslacion, in Manila City. The 2024 procession from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church lasted 4 hours and 59 minutes, but

Special Advisory on the Upcoming Holidays and Bonifacio Day Commemoration

Executive Summary * November 30, Saturday, is a national holiday in the Philippines commemorating Andres Bonifacio, one of the country’s national heroes. Left-leaning organizations are expected to hold protests on this day. PSA advises clients to exercise caution near places of mass gatherings and to anticipate significant traffic disruptions

Undas 2024 Special Advisory

Summary * The “Undas” season in the Philippines is a traditional Philippine celebration observed on November 1 and November 2, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, respectively. During this time, Filipinos travel back to their hometown provinces and visit cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbariums to honor their departed loved ones.

Special Advisory on Two Upcoming Holidays in the Philippines: Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes’ Da

Executive Summary * A four-day long weekend is set to ensue from August 23, Friday to August 26, Monday, in commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes’ Day. The commemoration of the assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., which is originally observed every 21stof August, was moved

JULY 2024 SONA SPECIAL ADVISORY

Executive Summary * The third State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be delivered by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on July 22, 2024 at the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives in Batasan Complex, Quezon City. * The Philippine National Police has not monitored any security threats for the upcoming

2024 Pride Month Celebration: ‘Love Laban 2 Everyone’ Pride Festival

Executive Summary * On Saturday, June 22, Pride PH and the Quezon City Government will be holding a day-long pride festival and celebration known as “Love Laban 2 Everyone” in Quezon City Memorial Circle. The event will start at 10 AM, Saturday, and close at 12AM Sunday, June 23. Event

Rainy Season Advisory 2024

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced the start of rainy season on May 29. Businesses face equipment and inventory damage, logistical disruptions, absenteeism, infectious diseases, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Special Advisory on Tropical Depression “Aghon”

Executive Summary * Tropical Depression “Aghon” is forecasted to make a close approach or a “landfall” in Eastern Samar, tomorrow, May 25, while intensifying into a tropical storm at the same time. * As of 11 AM today, May 24, several areas in Eastern Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Luzon were placed under

Advisory on the Mindanao LPA

Executive Summary * A potential tropical depression may hit the Philippines this week, between May 24 and 25. As of this time, the potential tropical depression will not directly make landfall in Metro Manila. * PAGASA reported that as of 8 AM, May 22, a low pressure area (LPA) has formed 1,