Manila, April 1 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed its personnel on full force as the Holy Week travel rush peaks, with an estimated 45,000 departing international passengers daily expected in the country's major airports.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said on Wednesday it is "all hands on deck" for immigration officers, with additional front-line personnel deployed and support units mobilized to ensure smooth and efficient processing of passengers.

"We are expecting heavy passenger volume throughout the Holy Week period, with a possibility of daily departures reaching up to 45,000. All our officers are on full alert to ensure that operations remain orderly and efficient," Viado said.

He urged passengers to arrive at the...