The fierce winds of Typhoon Marce ( (international name: Yinxing) damaged boats in Aparri town, Cagayan as it left a trail of destruction on Friday, Nov. 8. (Photo courtesy of Cagayan PIO/Bernard Reynon)
APARRI, Cagayan — Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) left coastal communities like Barangay Punta in this town in ruins on Friday, Nov. 8, with images shared by residents showing toppled houses, scattered corrugated roofing and damaged fishing boats.
Local fisherman Bernard Reynon said many of the boats used for their livelihood had been destroyed by the storm’s fierce winds.
Article continues after this advertisementAs the town recovers, authorities are focused on clearing the aftermath and providing assistance to those most affected.
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