Classes at all levels in both public and private schools, as well as work in government and private offices, were suspended on Friday in Ifugao and in most parts of Isabela due to Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo), according to executive orders issued by the local government units.
In Ifugao, Governor Jerry Dalipog declared a province-wide suspension of classes and work, exempting only frontliners and disaster responders to ensure the safety of residents in affected towns.
In Isabela, class suspensions were enforced in the cities of Cauayan, Ilagan, and Santiago, as well as in the towns of Benito Soliven, San Mariano, and Gamu.
Meanwhile, in Tuguegarao City, classes at all levels were also suspended in both public and private schools, alongside the imposition of a liquor ban.
Disaster response teams across Cagayan Valley have been placed on alert, closely monitoring rivers and waterways while preparing rescue equipment. Authorities have likewise prohibited sea and river fishing, sailing, and swimming throughout the region as a precautionary measure./coa