Class Suspensions for Friday (October 25, 2024) Due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
WALANG PASOK – Several local government units in the country declared class suspensions due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was spotted 125 km West Northwest of Bacnotan, La Union. It has maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 115. It is moving West northwestward at 25 kph.
On Friday, October 25, 2024, all classes in Luzon have been suspended due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The storm has caused heavy rains and strong winds, prompting safety measures from the government.
In addition to schools, government offices in Luzon will also be closed for the day to ensure the well-being of the public.
PAGASA has issued weather warnings across Luzon, raising Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals in various regions. While the storm is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday, the government continues to take precautions to minimize damage and ensure public safety.
Here are the areas where class suspensions have been announced:
National Capital Region (NCR):
- Caloocan
- Las Piñas
- Malabon
- Mandaluyong
- Manila
- Marikina
- Muntinlupa
- Navotas
- Parañaque
- Pasay
- Pasig
- Pateros
- Quezon City
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Valenzuela
Luzon:
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Cagayan Valley Region
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
- Bataan
- Zambales
- Pampanga
- Nueva Ecija
- Tarlac
- Aurora
- Bulacan
- Rizal
- Laguna
- Batangas
- Quezon Province
- Mimaropa Region
- Bicol Region
Visayas:
- Isabela
- Negros Occidental (all levels, public and private)
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental (all levels, public and private)
- E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental (all levels, public and private)
Government agencies involved in disaster response and health services will continue operations. In areas outside Luzon, local government units are authorized to make their own decisions regarding suspensions based on local weather conditions.
Meanwhile, private companies may decide whether to suspend work at their discretion. Kristine is expected to exit the country on Friday afternoon, but recovery efforts are still ongoing to help communities recover from the storm’s aftermath.
This is a developing report, just visit this website regularly or refresh the page for further updates.
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