Agaton strands over 7K at Bicol, Visayas ports

As Tropical Depression Agaton continues to affect several regions in the Philippines, around 7,000 individuals have been stranded at ports across Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao due to canceled sea trips.

The Philippine Coast Guard reported that as of Tuesday morning, there were approximately 6,949 passengers, drivers, and cargo helpers stranded, along with 2,066 rolling cargoes, 51 vessels, and one motor banca.

In Bicol alone, about 3,736 people are stranded at ports such as Matnog, Bapor, San Pascual, and Pasacao due to moderate to rough sea conditions.

The number of stranded individuals has increased from around 3,000 on Monday to over 7,000 by Tuesday, with most affected regions experiencing storm signal warnings and canceled boat trips.