Several local government units in Palawan have ordered the suspension of classes and work in government offices on Tuesday, November 4, as Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Tino continues to move closer to the province.
In Puerto Princesa City, classes in all levels, both public and private, are suspended.
Coron, Cuyo, Magsaysay, Taytay, El Nido, Busuanga, Agutaya, and Araceli have also suspended classes and government work.
Araceli further extended the suspension to the private sector.
San Vicente, Roxas, Linapacan, Culion, Aborlan, and Dumaran have suspended classes in all levels but have not announced work suspension.
State weather forecaster Chenel Dominguez said in a report this morning that Typhoon Tino remains under the typhoon category and was last seen over the coastal waters of San Francisco, Cebu, with maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gustiness reaching 205 kilometers per hour.
It is moving westward at 25 kilometers per hour, Dominguez said.
The typhoon is expected to cross the Visayas region and make its way toward northern Palawan before exiting landmass by Wednesday afternoon, November 5.
She added that Palawan may experience rainfall of 100 to 200 millimeters as Tino approaches.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over the northern portion of Palawan, including the Calamian Islands.
These areas may experience strong winds within 24 hours that could cause damage to light structures and disrupt travel and sea conditions.
Signal No. 1 is raised over the central portion of Palawan, including Cagayancillo Island, where strong breeze to near-gale winds are expected within 36 hours. Minor damage to structures made of light materials is possible.
Typhoon Tino is forecast to move across the Visayas region, then pass over northern Palawan before leaving the Philippine landmass by early Thursday, November 6.
