Around 1.2 million people joined the Peñafrancia fluvial procession, marking the first time the longstanding religious tradition was conducted at night.
The Department of Tourism Eastern Visayas regional director said tourism stakeholders should make sure that sites, activities, facilities, and services are tourist-ready.
Japan, Australia, and other international organizations are on standby to provide assistance to the victims of the magnitude 7 earthquake that jolted Abra and several areas in Luzon.