Almost 1,000 stranded in Bicol ports due to ‘Crising’

This satellite photo provided by Pagasa shows Tropical Depression Crising approaching the southwestern tip of Samar Island.

GUINOBATAN, Albay—As Tropical Depression “Crising” maintained her strength and moved closer to land, 962 passengers were left stranded Saturday morning in ports in Albay, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon, a report from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Bicol said.

At least ten marine vessels, four motor boats, and 146 rolling cargoes were still in Guijalo Port in Camarines Sur, Tabaco Port in Albay, and Pilar Port and Matnog Port in Sorsogon. The PCG has canceled all trips within Bicol ports as early as 8 p.m. Friday.

Storm signal no. 1 has been raised over Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Masbate, and ten other areas outside Bicol. CBB