As Typhoon Aghon hovered over Luzon two days after it made landfall in the Philippines on May 25, 2024, several tourism-related activities were canceled but activities in areas where the situation was deemed manageable continued. 

In Baler, Aurora, for example, some surfers took advantage of the strong winds and big waves. 

Several tourists who have traveled far just to visit Baler were also allowed to swim with lifeguards standing by closely. 

"Sabi ko kasi – kaya kami tumuloy ay dahil – hindi naman siguro babagyo," Lodie Francisco, a tourist, said.

Authorities have enforced a "No Sailing, No Fishing, and No Swimming" policy while Aghon is in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is also monitoring towns in Northern Aurora closely due to the threat of storm surges.

"Medyo tumataas ang alon kaya may advisory talaga ang PDRRMO," Neil Arson-Rojo, Operations Chief of the Aurora DRRM Office, said.

"Hanggang gabi talagang nakabantay kami [dahil] mahirap lumikas kapag nandiyan na ang alon," Don Dela Cruz, a resident, added.

No significant damage was recorded in the province, aside from minor landslides in Dingalan and Baler. 

Fishermen were affected significantly because they have been unable to go out to sea for over a week, as high waves were already present even before Typhoon Aghon struck.

"Malaki ang epekto sa amin, kasi sa dagat lang kami kumukuha ng ikabubuhay," Popoy Proceso, a fisherman, said.

The entire province of Aurora remains on Blue Alert Status due to Typhoon Aghon as of this writing.