Only 428 passengers still stranded at various ports — Coast Guard

MANILA, Philippines — The number of stranded passengers at various ports in the country due to inclement weather brought about by the low pressure area (formerly Tropical Depression “Usman”) continues to dwindle, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, the PCG recorded only 428 individuals still stranded in ports:

National Capital Region-Central Luzon – 280

Southern Tagalog- 115

Western Visayas – 33

A total of 428 passengers; 2 Vessels; and 3 Motorbanca were stranded from different ports nationwide due to Low Pressure…

Posted by Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday, December 30, 2018

Meanwhile, only two vessels and three motorbancas remain stranded in different ports nationwide, the PCG noted. /ee