Authorities in the western Philippines have suspended schools, work, and marine transportation as Tropical Cyclone Tino approaches, according to local media sources on Saturday.
Local governments in Capiz province, part of the Western Visayas region, have canceled classes and work at all levels starting Monday due to the expected impact of Tino. The move follows continuing weather advisories and growing concern over strong winds and heavy rain.
The Philippine Coast Guard has paused all sea travel in Surigao del Norte province and nearby island routes, citing unsafe sea conditions as the storm moves west-northwest toward the Visayas area.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents to prepare for possible evacuations and issued an alert for the coming days.
Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), expected to enter by Sunday and may strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday.
Philippine authorities enact early suspensions and evacuations across western provinces as Tropical Cyclone Tino nears, expected to strengthen by Tuesday.