(Manila, 1st) The Philippine Department of Tourism, Region 4B (MIMAROPA), issued a travel safety advisory today, urging tourists currently in various areas of MIMAROPA—including Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan—to stay alert and prioritize personal safety in response to the ongoing severe weather.
The Department stated that, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon, parts of Luzon—including MIMAROPA—are expected to experience strong winds to gale-force gusts.
“The Department of Tourism MIMAROPA division calls on all tourists and tourism-related operators to take all necessary precautionary measures for safety as Tropical Storm Crising approaches.”
The department pointed out that tourists stranded due to the harsh weather can contact local tourism offices or coordinate with transportation service providers to arrange for rebooking of flights or ferry schedules.
At the same time, tourism accommodation providers, transportation companies, and travel agencies are also urged to take preventive measures and provide assistance to stranded travelers and customers.
The department added that travelers can call the hotline 0995-835-5155 or email touristassistance@tourism.gov.ph for more support and information.
According to data released at 6 a.m. by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 417 towns nationwide have been affected by the southwest monsoon and Storm Crising, including 16 in the MIMAROPA region.
Currently, over 68,000 families or about 215,000 individuals nationwide are affected, covering areas including: Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
At present, there is no clear data indicating whether any tourists are stranded in the affected areas. The Department of Tourism will continue to closely monitor the situation.
The Department stated that, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon, parts of Luzon—including MIMAROPA—are expected to experience strong winds to gale-force gusts.
“The Department of Tourism MIMAROPA division calls on all tourists and tourism-related operators to take all necessary precautionary measures for safety as Tropical Storm Crising approaches.”
The department pointed out that tourists stranded due to the harsh weather can contact local tourism offices or coordinate with transportation service providers to arrange for rebooking of flights or ferry schedules.
At the same time, tourism accommodation providers, transportation companies, and travel agencies are also urged to take preventive measures and provide assistance to stranded travelers and customers.
The department added that travelers can call the hotline 0995-835-5155 or email touristassistance@tourism.gov.ph for more support and information.
According to data released at 6 a.m. by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 417 towns nationwide have been affected by the southwest monsoon and Storm Crising, including 16 in the MIMAROPA region.
Currently, over 68,000 families or about 215,000 individuals nationwide are affected, covering areas including: Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
At present, there is no clear data indicating whether any tourists are stranded in the affected areas. The Department of Tourism will continue to closely monitor the situation.