More than 100 passengers were stranded in various ports across the Bicol region due to the ongoing effects of the southwest monsoon.

According to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), the highest number of stranded passengers is reported at Pasacao Port in Camarines Sur, with 104 individuals affected. 

Additionally, two passengers were stranded at Aroroy Port in Masbate.

The monsoon also caused several vessels and cargoes to become stranded. As of this writing, there are five rolling cargoes, nine land vessels, and six ships unable to proceed from these ports.

Due to hazardous sea conditions, several shipping lines have suspended their operations in the areas affected. 

Authorities have advised that travel should be postponed until the situation improves. 

“Ang naging main effect talaga [ng habagat, base] sa reports na natatanggap namin [na] official reports, [ay] yung mga sa stranded passengers and vessels natin dito po sa kabikulan. Currently po dito po sa Bicol we have two provinces na may reports of stranded passengers.” Gremil Alexis Naz, spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Bicol, said.