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18K evacuated families decamp as 'Quinta' leaves Bicol
Over 18,000 families or 64,000 persons in the Bicol region have started returning to their homes as weather conditions improved following Typhoon Quinta.
The typhoon made landfall on Sunday night in the eastern portion of Albay, affecting towns including Tiwi, Malinao, Bacacay, Malilipot, and Tabaco City, before traversing Southern Luzon.
Quinta impacted 608 villages and affected 213,145 families or 843,508 persons across the region.
A total of 27,946 families or 106,350 persons were initially evacuated.
In Catanduanes, 12 fishermen remain missing after they went out to sea despite a sailing suspension.
As of Monday morning, sea travel suspension in Bicol ports has been lifted, allowing stranded passengers and vehicles to depart.
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