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Coast Guard ferries students past Batangas landslide

Josephine D. Escovidal · Oct 6, 2026, 9:54 AM

Coast Guard personnel assist students and parents boarding a boat in Sitio Guitisan, Barangay San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas on 5 October after a landslide blocked road access in the area. The PCG used MBCA EZEYANNA to transport the group to San Teodoro Elementary School. — Coast Guard Station Batangas

BATANGAS — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) provided boat transportation to students and parents affected by a landslide that blocked road access in Sitio Guitisan, Barangay San Teodoro, Mabini.

The landslide occurred on 2 October and obstructed a roadway used by residents and motorists in the area. No casualties were reported, although two families were evacuated to safer locations within Barangay San Teodoro.

With the affected road still inaccessible on Monday, 5 October, personnel of Coast Guard Sub-Station Mabini assisted students and their parents traveling to San Teodoro Elementary School.

The group left Sitio Guitisan aboard a boat at around 6 a.m. and safely reached the school, allowing the students to attend their classes despite the blocked road.

The Coast Guard said the transportation assistance was arranged to provide residents with a safer alternative while access through the landslide-hit area remained disrupted.

The vessel used in the operation was MBCA EZEYANNA, owned by Christian Manalo, who coordinated with the Coast Guard in transporting the students and parents.

The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog said it continues to coordinate with local authorities and affected communities in providing emergency assistance in areas facing hazardous conditions.