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Velasco seeks review of maritime travel ban on storm Signal No. 1 warning


Published May 9, 2021, 2:37 PM
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has sought a review of the eight-year-old policy making mandatory the suspension of maritime travel in areas placed under Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 1, or 36 hours before a weather disturbance occurs.
Velasco assailed the policy laid down in a memorandum circular issued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in 2013. He said the PCG has proven to be counterproductive and detrimental to the country’s shipping and maritime industry, and the general public.
“The PCG circular has resulted in stressful delays, unforeseen cancellations, decreased economic productivity and stalled shipping services,” Velasco pointed out. ....

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Velasco wants review of maritime travel policy


Velasco wants review of maritime travel policy
By CONSUELO MARQUEZ, GMA News
Published May 9, 2021 11:44am
The policy on suspension of maritime travel must be reviewed to address issues of port congestion and stranded passengers, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said on Sunday.
In a statement, Velasco said the policy, which suspends maritime travel in areas under Storm Signal No. 1 or 36 hours before a weather disturbance occurs in a locality, affects the country s shipping and maritime industry as well as public safety.
“PCG s (Philippine Coast Guard) circular has resulted in stressful delays, unforeseen cancellations, decreased economic productivity and stalled shipping services,” Velasco said. ....

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