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In a statement Friday, DOT said as of 12 a.m. October 25, it provided assistance to 264 tourists in Surigao del Norte; 179 in Batanes; 33 in Oriental Mindoro and Marinduque; 25 in Maasin; 16 in Mauban, Quezon, and Lobo, Batangas; and 12 in Boracay. Atotal of 529 tourists stranded in different parts of the country due to the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine have been assisted by the Department of Tourism. At least 14 tourist sites, including those in Sorsogon, Masbate, Batangas, and the Dinagat Islands, sustained damage due to the typhoon, according to DOT. The agency provided temporary shelters to the affected travelers. DOT likewise maintained close coordination with local government units (LGUs) and government agencies to ensure immediate assistance to the tourists. It is also verifying reports of stranded tourists in Northern Luzon and the Bicol Region. The DOT advised affected tourists to reach out to their Tourist Assistance Agents through mobile: 0995-835-5155; Facebook: Department of Tourism – Philippines page; e-mail: touristassistance@tourism.gov.ph; and Click2Call and Live Webchat: beta.tourism.gov.ph. The agency said it is also looking for ways to possibly assist not only the tourists but also tourism workers and establishments impacted by the storm.
