Number of stranded passengers in Bicol ports rises to 1,300

LEGAZPI CITY – The number of stranded passengers in Bicol ports rose to 1,367 on Friday due to the threat of Typhoon “Ompong” (International name: “Mangkhut”).

Lt. Limuel Noblefranca, operations officer of the Coast Guard in Bicol, said in a report that as of 8 a.m., there were 35 stranded passengers in Pasacao, Camarines Sur province; 122 in Tabaco City, Albay province; 188 in Pilar Port and 1,022 in Matnog Port, both in Sorsogon province.

At least 269 rolling cargoes, seven sea vessels and 17 motorbanca were also stranded due to the suspension of sea travel.