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PCG, Marina directed to ensure maritime safety ahead of typhoon Uwan's impact

Published Nov 7, 2025 03:59 pm
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong is estimated based on all available data at 1,315 km. east of Eastern Visayas (outside Philippine Area of Responsibility) as of Nov. 7, 2025. It will be named Tropical Cyclone "Uwan" when it enters PAR on Nov. 8 or 9. It has maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 125 km/h, and central pressure of 980 hPa. (Courtesy of PAGASA)
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong is estimated based on all available data at 1,315 km. east of Eastern Visayas (outside Philippine Area of Responsibility) as of Nov. 7, 2025. It will be named Tropical Cyclone "Uwan" when it enters PAR on Nov. 8 or 9. It has maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 125 km/h, and central pressure of 980 hPa. (Courtesy of PAGASA)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) are leading preparedness efforts to ensure maritime safety as typhoon “Uwan” is expected to affect the country this weekend.
This, as Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez instructed the PCG and Marina to prepare for the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong, to be called “Uwan” when it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this Saturday or Sunday, including the enforcement of no-sail policy in areas where storm warning signals will be raised.
“We need to be fully prepared before the typhoon arrives. The President [Marcos Jr.] has ordered us to ensure that stranded passengers are taken care of, the impacts of the typhoon are mitigated, and our response in these situations is swift,” he said.
In an order issued Friday, the acting transport chief directed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to deploy buses, trucks, and vessels to assist in the rapid evacuation of residents and the delivery of relief goods.
The instruction also covered other DOTr-attached agencies such as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
Further, Lopez instructed the PCG to deploy personnel and vessels to coordinate with local governments in assisting in evacuations, rescue missions, and relief transport, particularly in Northern Luzon and Central Luzon where the storm is forecast to traverse.
The PCG was also tasked to monitor port activities in coordination with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Cebu Ports Authority (CPA).
Meanwhile, Marina was directed to oversee maritime compliance to ensure vessels follow safety protocols and that stranded passengers receive food, water, and medical support.
Lopez said that other DOTr-attached agencies such as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), and Clark International Airport Corporation have also been “coordinating to support rescue, evacuation, and relief operations across land and air transport.”
Lopez emphasized the government’s commitment to protect lives and maintain the integrity of transport infrastructure ahead of Uwan’s arrival.
He reminded airlines to waive rebooking fees or additional charges, and allow full refunds for cancelled flights.
“Our top priority is the safety of everyone at sea. The PCG and MARINA are leading these efforts to prevent accidents and ensure a swift response,” Lopez said.

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