PPA places ports under full alert for All Saints' Day amid Super Typhoon Leon

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has placed all its ports nationwide under 'full alert' to cater to over 1.6 million passengers expected during All Saints' Day, with Super Typhoon Leon also posing a threat.

PPA General Manager Jay Santiago ordered department heads to ensure sufficient personnel are available and invalidated all leaves of absence for employees from October 25 to November 4.

This year, PPA expects approximately 1.6 million Filipinos to pass through ports, a 5% increase from last year's 1.54 million, with some domestic sea trips canceled due to inclement weather caused by tropical storm Kristine and the impending Super Typhoon Leon.

Some of the busiest ports are expected to be Panay, Batangas, Mindoro, Negros Oriental, and Bohol, with no stranded passengers reported as of now.

PPA has issued guidelines for port managers to monitor weather conditions and coordinate with local agencies to assist affected travelers.