Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers suspended classes at all levels in both public and private schools in the province on Monday, Nov. 3, as Tropical Storm Tino entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Barbers also suspended work in both public and private sectors to ensure the safety of residents.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the storm is expected to make its initial landfall over Eastern Samar or Dinagat Islands late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning.
Barbers said the suspension of classes and work would allow residents to prepare for the strong winds and heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Tino.
He said his decision was based on Pagasa’s public advisory issued at 11 a.m. Sunday, which announced the storm’s expected early landfall. Pagasa also raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Eastern Samar, Dinagat Islands, Surigao, and Bucas Grande Islands.