Philippines suspends school, work, sea travel as western region braces for Typhoon Tino

Philippines Suspends Activities Ahead of Typhoon Tino

Authorities in the western Philippines have halted school, work, and sea travel as Tropical Cyclone Tino approaches, local media reported Saturday.

Precautionary Measures in Western Visayas

Local governments in Capiz province, Western Visayas, announced suspension of classes and work across all levels starting Monday due to the threat posed by Tropical Cyclone Tino, according to the Inquirer.

Sea Travel Suspended

The Philippine Coast Guard has stopped all sea travel in Surigao del Norte and nearby islands because of worsening sea conditions as the storm heads west-northwest toward the Visayas region.

Typhoon Forecast and Warnings

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned that Tropical Cyclone Tino, presently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is expected to enter the PAR by Sunday and may intensify into a typhoon by Tuesday.

"Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is expected to enter the country on Sunday, and could strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday."
"Pagasa issued an advisory urging local residents to prepare for possible evacuation."

These preemptive actions aim to safeguard the population as the storm approaches.

Summary: The western Philippines has proactively suspended key activities to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Tino, which may escalate into a typhoon early next week.

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