Typhoon Kristine damages P110M worth of seaports, kills 97

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista reported that seaports across the Philippines have sustained approximately P110 million in damages due to Typhoon Kristine, while airports remain unaffected.

The damage estimate for affected sea ports is around 100 to 110 million pesos, with more than 100 sea ports in Batangas experiencing minor damage.

Typhoon Kristine caused 97 deaths and left over six million families affected by massive flooding and destruction.

Long lines of RORO passengers at the seaport from Sorsogon to Allen, Samar have extended up to 30 kilometers, with operations expected to normalize by the weekend.

Bautista urged bus operators to monitor the situation before allowing travel to Bicol and suggested alternative routes via Batangas for travelers heading to Visayas.

The Department of Transportation is preparing for the All Saints Day travel rush with an 'Oplan Biyaheng Ayos' plan, expecting 3 million local Filipino travelers at airports and seaports.