havefun888 Sea travel in northern Quezon suspended
2025-01-30 02:10:08
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LUCENA CITY — Sea travel in the northern part of Quezon province was suspended starting Wednesday due to rough sea conditions, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
In an advisory posted on its Facebook page around 6 a.m., the PCG-Northern Quezon station based in Real town cited the 5 a.m. bulletin by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) of prevailing strong gale-force winds associated with the northeast monsoon.
Article continues after this advertisementThe strong winds may cause huge waves that are expected to affect the coastal town of General Nakar, the northern and eastern coast of Polillo Islands, northern Patnanungan, northeastern Burdeos, and northern and eastern Jomalig.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Maslog camp to appeal Sandiganbayan guilty verdict NEWSINFO 2 anti-VP Duterte rallies set for same day, but difference arises NEWSINFO Hontiveros flags grant of PH citizenship to Chinese traderThis meant that all trips of vessels with 250 gross tonnages or less plying the route within the above-mentioned areas were suspended, the advisory stated.
The suspension order would be lifted and sea travel for small seacraft may be resumed any time when the weather improves, the PCG said.
Article continues after this advertisementPolillo Island, facing the Pacific Ocean, is host to the towns of Polillo, Burdeos, and Panukulan.
Article continues after this advertisementJomalig, the smallest and farthest island town, is in the southeastern part of the Polillo island group that includes Patnanungan island.
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