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Over 3,000 evacuated in northern Cebu due to Opong
Severe Tropical Storm Opong has displaced over 87,000 residents in the Bicol Region, with thousands still in evacuation centers or staying with relatives.
The storm made landfall twice in the Philippines, first in Eastern Samar and then in Masbate, which sustained significant damage.
Philippine Coast Guard District Bicol reported thousands of passengers and vehicles stranded in ports, with personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations.
In addition to Bicol, Severe Tropical Storm Opong also caused evacuations in northern Cebu, affecting approximately 3,952 individuals across seven towns and one city.
Classes were suspended across Cebu province due to the storm's approach.
At least 217 passengers were stranded in various ports in Cebu, with some later allowed to return home.
The storm's international name is Bualoi.
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