Over 140K stranded, 2 missing as STS Kristine hits Philippines

As of Friday morning, October 25, nearly 142,000 individuals remain stranded in seaports across the Philippines due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).

Stranded individuals include passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers primarily located in Bicol with 4,247 passengers, followed by Eastern Visayas and Western Visayas ports.

Over 2,839 rolling cargoes; 111 vessels; and 33 motor bancas are also prohibited from sailing due to rough sea conditions.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed over 200 personnel in Bicol for rescue operations, rescuing more than 15,000 individuals so far.

Two fishermen went missing—one in San Fernando, La Union, and another in Buenavista, Quezon—prompting search efforts by the PCG and local authorities.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) urges travelers to check with their shipping lines before heading to ports to avoid further inconvenience as the storm continues to affect travel.