World · Philippines Bureau
Ferry services suspended across Mimaropa, Bicol amid monsoon weather
The Philippine Ports Authority has canceled multiple inter-island ferry routes due to rough seas and poor visibility caused by the southwest monsoon. The disruptions affect passenger and cargo transport across six regions.
LSN Philippines ·
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) suspended ferry operations across Mimaropa and parts of the Bicol and Central Visayas regions on Tuesday as the southwest monsoon brought hazardous sea conditions. The cancellations, which took effect from 8 a.m., affected routes connecting major ports in Batangas, Mindoro, Masbate, Palawan, and Bohol. The agency cited poor visibility and rough seas as primary safety concerns for vessels operating these inter-island routes. Officials said the weather system was expected to persist, though the PPA did not specify when services would resume. Affected passengers were advised to check with their respective shipping lines for updated schedules and rebooking options.