jilibet Kristine’s damage to seaports reaches about P110 million – DOTr
People cross a river next to a bridge that collapsed after the river overflew due to heavy rains brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Laurel, Batangas on October 25, 2024. (File photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — Approximately P110 million worth of damage to seaports was left following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami), Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Monday.
Meanwhile, no major damage was reported in the country’s airports.
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(We’re estimating around a hundred to a hundred ten million pesos in damage in our seaports.)
Article continues after this advertisementBautista also noted all seaports and airports in the country are now open.
Article continues after this advertisementKristine left 97 people dead and six million people affected, based on the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
It exited the Philippine area of responsibility on October 25.
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