Manila, Sept. 27 -- A total of 24 national road sections are currently impassable due to the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) and other previous weather disturbances.

According to the monitoring report released by the Department of Public Works and Highways-Bureau of Maintenance (DPWH-BOM), as of 6 p.m. Friday, 12 newly affected road sections are located in the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.

Bicol Region

--San Fernando Talisay Road, intermittent sections, Masbate, due to fallen trees and electric posts; --San Fernando North Road, San Jacinto- San Fernando section, Masbate, due to fallen trees and electric posts; --Capitol-Cadre Road, intermittent sections, Masbate, due to road obstructions; --M.R Es...