Manila, March 31 -- The government will adopt a "whole-of-nation approach" to ensure safety and smooth travel during Holy Week when millions are expected to troop to the provinces, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday.

"Kaming mga ahensya nagsama-sama at wala nang pasahan ng sisi dito. Lahat kami magkasama, lahat kami nagplano at iisa ang pakay namin, na ang pagbyahe at pagbabakasyon ng lahat ng ating mga motorista at manlalakbay ay magiging matiwasay at libre sa mga pinsala (We decided to unite to avoid finger pointing. Our plans have a common goal and that is to ensure that our motorists and vacationists are safe)," he said during a joint press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

Based on directives from President Ferdina...