2GO cancels Mindanao voyage as Typhoon Tino batters Visayas and Mindanao

The voyage of 2GO vessels bound for Mindanao on 3 November was canceled by 2GO Group, Inc. due to Typhoon Tino, according to an announcement from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).

The PPA said the affected trip is the voyage of 2GO’s MV St. Francis Xavier from Manila to Siargao, Butuan, and Ozamiz, which was scheduled to depart on Monday.

The PPA advised passengers to wait for further announcements before proceeding to the Port of Manila.

“You can also go to 2GO ticketing booths if you wish to request a refund or rebook within ticket validity without a surcharge. For more details and updated schedules, contact the shipping line directly,” the PPA said.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that 337 people are currently stranded in various ports across Central Visayas, with 178 vessels and 105 motorbancas taking shelter.

In Southwestern Mindanao, 78 individuals are also stranded, while 40 vessels are seeking shelter.

In Southern Tagalog, 229 persons are stranded, with 13 vessels docked in safe areas.

In the Bicol Region, 1,632 passengers remain stranded in various ports, with 38 vessels taking refuge.

In Eastern Visayas, 657 people are stranded, while 170 passengers are affected in Southern Visayas.

State weather bureau PAGASA said Typhoon Tino threatens the Visayas, portions of Mindanao, and several areas in Southern Luzon with moderate to torrential rain and strong to destructive winds.

The 20th typhoon to hit the country this year continues to move west-southwestward at 25 kph, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts of up to 150 kph.

Potential sites for its first landfall include Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or the Dinagat Islands, according to PAGASA.