Three bancas caught in San Rem for sailing despite suspension order

Three motor bancas were issued warnings  today in San Remigio town for sailing despite a suspension order  as storm signal number is hoisted in the northern town of Cebu due to typhoon Usman. 

Niño Wilo Ybañez, San Remigio Public Information Officer said based on the reports of Philippine Coast Guard Station  head in the town PO1 Ronaldo Macapanas that the three motorized bancas were issued first warnings today.

According to the report the two bancas were on their way to sail to the island of Bantayan, while the other one succeeded in crossing the waters from Santa Fe.

Santa Fe PIO Previtha Lynn Landao likewise said they are also monitoring from their end a banca which left the port this afternoon with five passengers.

Northern Cebu was placed under signal number 1 today as typhoon Usman is expected to affect eastern Visayas in the next days. 

Stranded passengers at Hagnaya Port. Photo by San Remigio PIO

All vessels  in the ports of Danao City, Bogo City, and San Remigio town as well as in Santa Fe and Camotes Island were  not allowed to sail.

Furthermore, more than 126passengers were recorded stranded at the Hagnaya Port in San Remigio. 

Stranded passengers at Santa Fe  Port. Photo by Lyn Landao 

Bogo City PIO Jeany Yve Ynot also reported there are 63 stranded at Polambato Port, the gateway to Cataingan Masbate and Villaba, Leyte.

In Danao City, there was no record of stranded passengers on the way to Camotes Island. (fcc/PIA7-Cebu)