Jauhn Etienne Villaruel

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Dennis Datu

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759116567439cropped-viber_image_2025-09-29_10-30-29.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Photos courtesy of PDRRMO Occidental Mindoro</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>— Occidental Mindoro suffered heavy damage from Typhoon Opong, where one fatality has been confirmed.</p><p>According to Mario Mulingbayan, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), one man died in Barangay Salvacion in the town of Rizal.</p><p>Initial reports said the victim attempted to rescue his two sons, whose boat was being battered by large waves.</p><p>It was learned  that the brothers went out to sea to fish on Thursday night despite the storm warning, and were on their way home Friday afternoon when Opong was already battering Occidental Mindoro.</p><p>The brothers reportedly tried to tie their boat to a buoy near the shore, but strong waves swept them away.</p><p>When their father saw the situation, he rushed into the sea to save them, but he too was swept away by the waves.</p><p>The brothers were safe after being swept ashore, but their father did not survive and his  body was found later that same day.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>AGRI DAMAGE</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Mulingbayan meanwhile said agricultural sector was hit the hardest, particularly rice fields that were almost ready for harvest  in October but are now useless, after being flattened by strong winds.</p><p>“Ang isa pang problema ngayon, una dumapa yung palay so marami na doon ang damaged, ikalawang problema ng mga magsasaka ay maani man ito ay napakamura na ng bili ng traders. Noong mga nakaraang araw wala nang nabili,&quot; Mulingbayan said.</p><p>He said the exact value of agricultural damage cannot yet be determined as assessments are still ongoing.</p><p>Rice farming is considered the backbone of Occidental Mindoro’s local economy.</p><p>Many trees were also toppled, but all roads are now passable after clearing operations.</p><p>Officials are still assessing how many houses were damaged by the typhoon.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>2 MISSING FISHERMEN IN ORIENTAL MINDORO RESCUED</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, the two fishermen who were reported missing after going out to sea on Friday at the height of Opong in Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro were found alive in San Agustin, Romblon.</p><p>Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor confirmed that the two missing fishermen identified as 20-year-old Adrian Evangelio and his brother-in-law, 25-year-old Kevin Amar, have been found.</p><p>According to San Agustin, Romblon Mayor Aaron James Madrona, local fishermen found the two already weak while still aboard their boat.</p><p>According to Rhea Amar, the wife of Kevin, her husband and brother were found at around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.</p><p>“May ilaw daw po doon sa bangka nila tapos  may nakakita po mangingisda  tapos ayun po nilapitan sila,” Rhea shared.</p><p>She expressed deep gratitude upon receiving the news that her loved ones were safe.</p><p>The small boat they used was also recovered. </p>

<p>Initial reports said the victim attempted to rescue his two sons, whose boat was being battered by large waves.</p>

Initial reports said the victim attempted to rescue his two sons, whose boat was being battered by large waves.

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1 confirmed dead in Occidental Mindoro after Opong

Dennis Datu,

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Published September 29, 2025 11:30 AM PHT

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Updated September 30, 2025 07:52 AM PHT

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