Authorities in the western Philippines have halted schools, work, and sea travel as they brace for Tropical Cyclone Tino's potential impact, local media reported Saturday.
In Capiz province, part of the Western Visayas region, all classes and work at every level will be suspended starting Monday. This measure aims to ensure public safety amid the approaching storm, according to the local news outlet Inquirer.
The Philippine Coast Guard has stopped all sea travel in Surigao del Norte province and on nearby island routes. This decision follows deteriorating sea conditions as Tino moves west-northwest toward the Visayas.
Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is expected to enter the area by Sunday. Meteorologists anticipate it may strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) advisory: "Residents are urged to prepare for possible evacuation."
These proactive measures come after Pagasa issued warnings for local communities to ready themselves for the storm.
Western Philippines implements early suspensions of daily activities and travel as Tropical Cyclone Tino approaches, with typhoon conditions expected by early next week.