Typhoon Jolina disrupts fishing industry in Biliran

The fishery sector of Naval, Biliran was vastly affected by Typhoon Jolina.

ORMOC CITY — The fishery sector of Naval, Biliran was vastly affected by Typhoon Jolina.

Jun Dacillo, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office head, said around 58 fishing boats were destroyed while 10 others were damaged.

Dacillo said all his personnel are on the field to get the actual damage from concerned local governments.

They are expected to consolidate the data they gathered.

At least seven fishermen remained missing.

A search and rescue operation is being implemented.

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