Sea travel suspended in Sorsogon as Typhoon Pepito leaves 1,672 passengers stranded
Sea travel in Sorsogon has been halted due to Typhoon Pepito, leaving 1,672 passengers stranded at local ports. Most are sheltered at Matnog port, while 166 are at Pilar port. The Coast Guard reported 583 rolling cargoes stuck at both ports, with eight more in Castilla port. As of Saturday morning, Pepito was located 235 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, with strong winds and heavy rainfall expected in several regions.