BUTUAN CITY, March 14 -- The Coast Guard Station in Surigao del Sur (CGS-SDS) ordered on Tuesday the temporary suspension of travels of several sea vessels as a low-pressure area (LPA) continues to threaten the province.

"Voyage of vessels will resume until further notice and upon the improvement of weather and sea condition," Roden Aloc, the CGS-SDN station commander, said in a statement.

As of 3 a.m. Tuesday, the LPA was estimated at 340 kilometers southeast of Hinatuan town, Surigao del Sur province.

The LPA brought strong to gale force winds in the province that compelled the CGS-SDS to temporarily suspend voyage of vessels with 35 gross tonnage and below.

Vessel operators who intend to take shelter shall be permitted with a prior...