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READY TO ASSIST. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez (middle) San Miguel Corp. chair and CEO Ramon Ang (left) and other government and private sector executives inspect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Oct. 23 2025. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday (Nov. 3 2025) assured that the Department of Transportation and its attached agencies are ready to assist passengers in all travel hubs amid Typhoon Tino. (Photo courtesy of DOTr)
MANILA – Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday assured travelers that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies are ready to assist passengers affected by Typhoon Tino.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers in all forms of transportation amidst the typhoon.
“We are prepared. Ganun naman ang aming patakaran na we’re expecting for the worst especially kapag may mga stranded. Kailangan lang alagaan namin sila [mga pasahero]. I will make sure na kapag may mga ganitong insidente at scenario safe sila sa ating mga infrastructure (That’s our role we’re expecting the worst especially with stranded passengers. We need to take care of them. I will make sure that in these incidents and scenarios they will be safe in our infrastructure)” Lopez said in a statement.
To date the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have enacted a “no sail policy” in the ports of Batangas Mindoro Biliran Leyte and other areas affected by the typhoon.
The PCG and MARINA were also ordered to ensure the presence of emergency personnel rescue boats and safety equipment in all ports nationwide.
In addition the PCG has prepared 11000 food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development for residents of Biliran and Southern Leyte.
As of 12 noon the PCG reported a total of 3103 passengers truck drivers and cargo helpers stranded in 83 ports nationwide.
In addition 1203 rolling cargoes and 61 vessels are stranded in ports while 530 vessels and 389 motorbancas are taking shelter due to the typhoon.
Lopez called on airlines and ship operators to advise their passengers of cancelled trips as soon as possible to avoid stranded passengers in ports.
“Usually ang may pananagutan po d’yan ay ang ating mga ship owners especially dito sa ating mga pantalan. Kaya nga ang sinasabi ko dapat online ‘yan [ticket bookings]. Tulad sa mga airlines natin kapag may ganitong masasamang panahon ang may obligasyon d’yan at inisyatibo ay mga airlines (Usually this is the responsibility of ship owners especially in ports. That’s why I said there should be online bookings. Like in our airlines they have the obligation and initiative to notify passengers during inclement weather)” he said.
On the other hand he reminded airlines that there should be no rebooking fees or additional charges for passengers with cancelled flights.
Optional refunds should also be allowed for passengers who choose to do so.
In the road sector he ordered the Land Transportation Office and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to monitor the situation at bus terminals and to provide support for passengers who get stranded.
In addition LTFRB chief Vigor Mendoza II advised all bus companies and operators of public utility vehicles to implement safety measures against the typhoon.
He also called on the public to avoid non-essential travel in the southern parts of Luzon and some parts of the Visayas. (PNA)
