The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Central Visayas has officially lifted the initial suspension of sea voyages for ships and other vessels, which was imposed due to Tropical Depression Wilma. The announcement was made on Sunday, December 7, 2025, following a noticeable weakening of the weather disturbance.
Resumption of Key Sea Routes
While travel has restarted in many areas, operations remain halted in locations still under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals, particularly in the northern parts of Cebu. The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) also issued a notice on Sunday regarding the restoration of several sea travel schedules.
Notable resumptions include services operated by Jomalia Shipping. The company cancelled its 5:30 a.m. trip from Danao to Consuelo (Camotes) due to vessel unavailability. However, departures later resumed at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. on the same day, all bound for Consuelo Port.
In western Cebu, trips from Toledo City to San Carlos City are back online. FastCat departed Toledo at 11:00 a.m., while Lite Ferry left at 1:00 p.m..
PAGASA Downgrades Wilma, Issues Ongoing Warnings
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Tropical Depression Wilma weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) on Sunday morning as it traversed Masbate. By 4:00 p.m., the LPA was tracked near Milagros, Masbate, and all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals were lifted.
Despite the downgrade, PAGASA cautioned that unfavorable weather conditions persist due to a shear line. The state weather bureau continues to warn of rough to very rough seas, with wave heights reaching up to 5.0 meters in several areas including:
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Polillo Islands
- Camarines Norte
Moderate to rough sea conditions are also forecast for Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Catanduanes, the northern coast of Quezon, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, and Northern Samar.
Nationwide Sea Conditions and Final Advisory
PAGASA forecasts moderate to rough seas, with waves ranging from 2.0 to 3.5 meters, for other coastal areas across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This includes Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.
PAGASA maintains its stern warning for all small seacraft, advising them not to venture out into the sea due to potentially hazardous conditions. Travelers and shipping operators are urged to stay updated with the latest bulletins from official sources.
