Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aurora as Rosal approaches

Inquirer.net - Oct 20, 2026

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a precaution against Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi).  In a sea travel advisory, the PCG Coast Guard Station Aurora ordered the temporary suspension to

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