Land travel from Luzon to eastern Mindanao suspended due to Liloan port congestion 

TRAVELERS by land from Luzon bound for the eastern side of Mindanao — except those transporting relief goods and other essential perishable items — will not be allowed entry to any port in the Eastern Visayas Region as the Liloan seaport is currently congested with stranded passengers and vehicles.    

The regional disaster management council, in a memorandum to port and transportation agencies, said the suspension will be in effect 12 noon of Dec. 22 until further notice.   

“This proactive measure aims to prevent further build-up of passengers and vehicles at the Liloan seaport which was also hit by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette,” said Lord Byron P. Torrecarion, chair of the regional council. 

The Liloan port in Southern Leyte serves as a jump-off point to Mindanao for passenger ferries and roll-on, roll-off vessels.   

The alternative port in San Ricardo town is non-operational due to damage from the typhoon. — MSJ