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Precautionary measures are now in place at all sea and air ports in preparation for typhoon Mawar, expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on May 26 or 27
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The Philippine Ports Authority is monitoring more than 100 PPA ports nationwide to ensure the safety of passengers and to prepare for the worst-case scenario
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No cancellation of sea voyages in relation to the storm has so far been made as of May 24
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Airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are also actively implementing precautionary measures in anticipation of the typhoon
Precautionary measures are now in place at all sea and air ports in preparation for typhoon Mawar, expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on May 26 or 27.
Philippine Ports Authority general manager Jay Daniel Santiago is keeping track and continuously monitoring more than 100 PPA ports nationwide to ensure the safety of passengers and to prepare for the worst-case scenario, the ports authority said in a statement.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said airports, particularly those located within the possible path of typhoon Mawar, are actively implementing precautionary measures in anticipation of the typhoon.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on May 24 has downgraded Mawar from super typhoon to typhoon, without discontinuing the possibility that it could re-intensify as a super typhoon once it enters the Philippine PAR. Typhoon Mawar is expected to enter PAR on the night of May 26 or early May 27 and will be given the local name Betty. PAGASA said the typhoon is less likely to make a landfall but storm signals could be raised in parts of Northern Luzon due to its radius.
Santiago reminded all PPA Port Management Offices (PMO) to remain vigilant and updated on the ground situation. He gave instructions to PMOs for severe weather disturbance, including providing a helping hand to passengers who may be affected by the typhoon.
Meanwhile, airports located within the possible path of typhoon Mawar, such as Ilocos region and Cagayan Valley airports, have already conducted pre-typhoon coordination meetings and assessments to gear up for possible weather disturbance, CAAP said in a statement.
Help kits including food packs will also be distributed to travelers that may be affected by the typhoon.
Apart from typhoon preparedness plans, CAAP Tacloban also conducted a regular in-airport incident drill on May 23, 2023, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure readiness in times of unwanted aircraft incidents. This comprehensive drill, which is performed every six months, allows airport personnel to practice and evaluate their response strategies, coordination, and communication procedures in simulated emergency situations.
