Tropical Cyclone Tino is forecasted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Sunday and may intensify into a typhoon by Tuesday, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa): "Tino is currently a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), expected to enter the country on Sunday, and could strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday."
Pagasa has urged local residents to prepare for possible evacuation amid these developments.
The early suspension of school, work, and sea travel reflects a proactive approach to minimize risks as Typhoon Tino nears the western Philippines.
Summary: Authorities in western Philippines have suspended schools, work, and sea travel in advance of Tropical Cyclone Tino, which may strengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday, urging residents to prepare for possible evacuation.