On Sunday (December 2), super typhoon Pablo accelerated as it led s way to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) with storm signal no. 1 being raised in over 18 provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao.
The PAGASA revealed it will likely hit the northern part of Mindanao and the Visayas when it moves on its track. On Tuesday, it will likely make landfall over Surigao City.
(Updated 11:30 AM) Storm signal no. 2 was raised over Surigao Sur and Davao Oriental.
(Updated 11:30 AM) Storm signal no. 2 was raised over Surigao Sur and Davao Oriental.
(Updated 8:00 AM) Storm signal no. 1 (where 45-60 kph winds will be experienced in the next 36 hours) was hoisted in these areas:
Visayas:
Bohol
Biliran
Camotes Island
Southern Leyte
Leyte
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Mindanao:
Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Norte including Siargao Island
Dinagat Islands
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Sur
Davao Oriental
Davao del Norte including Samal Islands
Compostela Valley
Bukidnon
Misamis Oriental
Camiguin
As per Executive Order 66 on the new rules regarding class suspensions, classes at the pre-school level in areas under PSWS No. 1 are automatically suspended or cancelled.
When Signal No. 2 is raised, classes at the pre-school, elementary andsecondary levels, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended,
When Signal No. 3 or higher is raised, classes at pre-school, elementary,secondary, and tertiary levels, in the affected area, including graduate school, as well as work in all government offices, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.
Local government units (LGUs) are, however, authorized to cancel classes when they are deemed appropriate in times of storms, especially in areas which are not placed under a storm signal, yet classes and work are not possible due to inundation or damages.
