PPA: Bilang ng mga nag-stranded na pasahero, tumaas pa
PPA: Bilang ng mga nag-stranded na pasahero, tumaas pa
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00:00 Thousands of passengers were stranded in the country due to the storm Egay.
00:06 For the passengers in Northport, let's get an update with Karen Villanda live.
00:13 Karen.
00:14 Audrey, the passengers in Manila Northport are still in their own places
00:21 after their trip was canceled due to the storm Egay.
00:25 Most of them, Audrey, are still in Pantlana.
00:30 In Carton, mother Corsini, husband and two grandchildren spent the night.
00:36 After being stranded in Manila Northport,
00:39 when their trip to Baco was canceled due to the storm Egay.
00:43 They spent P3,500 on a taxi from Bulacan to Pantlana
00:48 and they don't have money to go back to their hometown.
00:52 She's worried that they will only save a few pieces of bread
00:56 and she won't have anything to feed her grandchildren.
00:59 If this is all gone, ma'am, and we don't know yet,
01:02 because we don't have an update on when our trip will be,
01:05 we don't have anything to give them because we don't have enough money.
01:12 We only have money to get there.
01:15 They said that our trip will be on Saturday at 5 p.m.
01:19 If our trip is on Saturday, we'll be here for a few more days.
01:22 Since last night, the word of food being sent by Red Cross,
01:26 shipping lines and Northport to passengers.
01:29 For a system, passengers are being lined up according to the destination of their ticket.
01:35 According to the PPA, more stranded passengers today
01:39 have gone up to more than 500 compared to yesterday, where only 400 were there.
01:45 Here in Manila, Northport, the Philippine Ports Authority set up a film showing
01:49 so that passengers can enjoy while they are waiting for their trip.
01:55 Before this was set up, Northport was given food
01:58 and later this afternoon, the shipping line will be given food
02:01 and later this afternoon, the PPA will give porridge to passengers.
02:06 Meanwhile, a passenger lost P17,000 in Pantlana.
02:11 He said that he left his wallet behind him and his tuition was inside.
02:16 When I got there, I brought my wallet and put it on my side.
02:21 When I got out, I threw it there.
02:26 When I got out, I ate cup noodles.
02:31 After eating cup noodles, I looked at my bag and I realized that my wallet was gone.
02:38 I immediately returned it. When I got back, it was gone.
02:41 I called them and told them that if they have conscience, they should return it
02:46 because I also need the money.
02:50 Even my ID is there.
02:51 When the PPA was checked, security in Pantlana was sufficient.
02:55 Our Port Police is there in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard
03:00 and our security forces and personnel in Pantlana.
03:06 This incident was an isolated incident.
03:10 We will check it and we will coordinate so that it will not happen again.
03:16 The Philippine Coast Guard also inspected the port.
03:19 According to the PCG, 11,000 passengers were stranded in the Philippines
03:25 in the two-day period of the Super Typhoon Egei.
03:28 74 passengers were stopped due to the no-sail zone policy of the PCG
03:34 when the storm warning signal is raised in a location.
03:38 The time has improved, especially in Bicol and Eastern Visayas.
03:41 Some ships are already starting to travel.
03:46 Maybe it's just a delay, not a stranded.
03:49 But here, we are checking if it can be done until later in the afternoon
03:52 when the forecast is out and the weather is clear here in Metro Manila.
03:57 There is no reason to wait for our countrymen here in the National Capital Region.
04:04 The PPA also reminded passengers to follow the shipping lines
04:09 especially during the trip, especially now that there is a storm before heading to Pantlana.
04:13 We talked to some of them and their flights and trips are still in August 7.
04:18 They will be here for two more weeks.
04:20 We remind passengers to follow the shipping lines
04:25 and to avoid their trips.
04:27 It's better if they don't go to Pantlana
04:31 and stay at their homes to make sure that they can sleep well.
04:37 Audrey, it's 5 p.m. when the heavy rain in Manila started.
04:46 Metro Manila is still following the signal number 1.
04:50 That's why the No Sail Zone Policy is still in effect here in Manila North Port.
04:55 That's why, Audrey, it means that the stranded passengers will stay in Pantlana for one more night.
05:02 Audrey, the strong wind is blowing here in Manila.
05:06 But earlier, there was a chance of rain for the passengers.
05:09 The only problem here, Audrey, is that when the heavy rain pours, it gets inside the Pantlana.
05:15 That's why the passengers are staying inside.
05:19 Audrey.
05:20 Thank you very much, Karen Villanda.
05:22 [MUSIC PLAYING]