As of 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, numerous sea voyages across key regions of the Philippines were officially suspended due to the worsening weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm #Ada, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The precautionary cancellations aim to ensure the safety of passengers, crew members, and cargo amid strong winds and rough sea conditions affecting large parts of the Visayas and Bicol regions.
The Port Management Office (PMO) Eastern Leyte/Samar reported the most extensive disruptions, with operations suspended in several major ports. These include the Port of Liloan (Liloan Ferry Terminal), Port of San Ricardo, Liloan Municipal Port, Port of Sogod, Port of San Juan, and Port of Saint Bernard in Southern Leyte. In Samar, the affected ports include Port of Catbalogan, Port of Calbayog, Port of Manguino-o, Port of San Isidro, Port of San Jose, Port of Guiuan, and Port of Borongan. These areas lie along the projected path and rainbands of Tropical Storm Ada, prompting port authorities to halt all maritime activities until weather conditions improve.
In PMO Masbate, the passenger vessel MV Pio V. Corpus Star, which operates the Cebu City–Mobo, Masbate route via Calbayog City, was ordered to suspend its voyages. The suspension also affects return trips, leaving many travelers temporarily stranded while awaiting the resumption of safe sailing conditions.
Meanwhile, in the Bicol Region, the Port of Castilla in Sorsogon suspended operations starting at 12:00 noon on January 14 due to Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 raised over the area. By 5:00 p.m., the Terminal Management Office (TMO) Matnog followed suit, halting all vessel trips bound for Allen, Northern Samar, and Calbayog City. These routes are vital inter-island connections, and their temporary closure underscores the seriousness of the weather threat.
The Philippine Ports Authority emphasized that the suspensions are part of its standard disaster risk management procedures. The agency continues to monitor weather updates from PAGASA while coordinating closely with shipping companies, the Coast Guard, and local government units.
Passengers are advised to regularly check official announcements, coordinate with shipping operators, and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm’s passage. Port authorities have assured the public that services will resume as soon as conditions are declared safe, with priority given to stranded passengers and essential cargo.