Four vehicles were damaged after an acacia tree collapsed in the blessing area of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag near Gate 5 shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday.

According to reports, the vehicle owners were preparing to have their cars blessed when the tree suddenly fell. A commuter van and a newly purchased SUV sustained major damage, while two other SUVs suffered minor damage.

Personnel from the Manaoag Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office immediately responded to secure the area and conduct clearing operations.

Mayor Jeremy Agerico “Doc Ming” B. Rosario personally visited the site to assess the situation and coordinate with the affected individuals. The management of the Minor Basilica also reached out to the vehicle owners and assured them of assistance.

No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.