LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — The number of stranded passengers in Bicol ports rose to 735 on Saturday night due to the threat of Typhoon Bising (internationally known as Surigae), according to an 8 p.m. report issued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
There were 39 stranded passengers in Tabaco City Port in Albay, 682 in Matnog Port in Sorsogon, and 14 in San Andres Port in Catanduanes.
A total of 257 rolling cargoes and 28 sea vessels were also stranded in Bicol ports due to the suspension of sea travel.
In its 5 p.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration raised the following tropical cyclone wind warn…
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