The Central Luzon police recorded seven fatalities during the Holy Week due to drowning.
The Police Regional Office III said that there were nine drowning incidents in the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Zambales involving 12 individuals including the seven fatalities.
Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, director of PRO-3, said the Holy Week observance in the region was marked by peace, solemnity, and strong community cooperation.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that 31 drowning cases were recorded this year, involving 19 adults while the rest were minors.
Of the 31 incidents, 26 persons died, the PNP added.
It also recorded a 28 percent drop in the number of drowning incidents during this year's Holy Week compared to the 43 in 2024.
The Holy Week 2025 was generally peaceful with more than 69,000 police officers deployed across the country.
The PNP said it is still on heightened alert status to ensure the security of the public.