Over 1,500 stranded passengers nationwide due to Typhoon Opong

Nearly 7,000 individuals were stranded in various sea ports across the Philippines as of Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, due to Typhoon Opong.

As of Saturday afternoon, the number of stranded passengers has decreased to over 1,500, primarily in Eastern Visayas and Luzon.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that initially, 6,983 passengers, drivers, and cargo helpers, along with 2,639 rolling cargoes and 80 vessels, were affected.

Currently, the PCG is monitoring 32 ports with 1,555 passengers, 520 rolling cargoes, and 52 vessels still stranded.

Additionally, 176 vessels and 30 motor bancas are taking shelter in safer locations, a decrease from the initial 368 vessels and 317 motor bancas.

Masbate was reported as the hardest hit area by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

The PCG continues to monitor the situation and reminds residents in coastal communities, especially those with small boats, to refrain from sailing for their safety.