fb777 PCG suspends sea travel in Ilocos Norte
" alt="DOCKED FOR SAFETY. Fishermen secure their boats in Barangay Bobon, Burgosfb777, Ilocos Norte on Nov. 4, 2024. Northern Luzon, among other areas in the country, has been battered by strong cyclones since the last week of September, from Super
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DOCKED FOR SAFETY. Fishermen secure their boats in Barangay Bobon, Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Nov. 4, 2024. Northern Luzon, among other areas in the country, has been battered by strong cyclones since the last week of September, from Super Typhoon Julian to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, and Super Typhoon Leon. (PNA photo by Leilanie Adriano)
LAOAG CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard in Ilocos Norte suspended all sea travel in the province on Tuesday due to rough seas.
Lieutenant Joseph Christian Sagun, commander of the Coast Guard Station in Ilocos Norte, said the boat trips suspension was a safety precaution as they continue to be on full alert due to Typhoon Marce.
Article continues after this advertisementIn its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a gale warning remains in effect for the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Pagasa releases 11 pm update on Typhoon Marce NEWSINFO Typhoon Marce expected to intensify before landfall Thursday NEWSINFO SC fines Antipolo judge for delaying to resolve a case“Boats already at sea during this period should stay offshore in deep waters until further advised,” Sagun said.
The PCG has been in close coordination with local government units and the provincial disaster coordinating council as it continues to monitor the weather disturbance.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, students in primary level in the province were sent home on Tuesday afternoon as the entire province is now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 1. (PNA)
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