‘Ompong’ strands more than 500 passengers in Bicol ports
LEGAZPI CITY – More than 500 passengers in Bicol ports were stranded due to Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut) as of Thursday morning.
Lt. Limuel Noblefranca, operations officer of Philippine Coast Guard Bicol, said in a report that as of 8 a.m., 30 passengers were stranded in San Pascual, Masbate; 18 in Pasacao, Camarines Sur; 116 in Tabaco City, Albay; 45 in Bulan, Sorsogon; and 298 in Matnog, Sorsogon due to rough seas.
At least 37 rolling cargoes and four motorized vessels were also stranded. MA. APRIL MIER
Inquirer calls for support for the victims of typhoon Ompong
Responding to appeals for help, the Philippine Daily Inquirer is extending its relief to victims of the recent typhoon Ompong.
Cash donations may be deposited in the Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No: 007960018860 and Swift Code: BNORPHMM.
Inquiries may be addressed to Inquirer’s Corporate Affairs office through Connie Kalagayan at 897-4426, [email protected] and Bianca Kasilag-Macahilig at 897-8808 local 352, [email protected].
