Malacañang extends Luzon-wide class and work suspension through Thursday due to Tropical Storm Kristine

Due to Tropical Storm Kristine, several local government units across Luzon and parts of Visayas initially suspended classes and work on Monday, October 21.

Malacañang announced the suspension of government work and classes in all levels throughout Luzon for Wednesday, October 23, following recommendations from the Office of Civil Defense and the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Classes were further suspended through Thursday, October 24, in parts of Luzon after local government units extended the directive due to the storm's severity; suspensions had been announced earlier by areas including Quezon province, Camarines Norte, Eastern Visayas, Mandaluyong City, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Calapan City, Aklan (Kalibo, Lezo, New Washington), Cotabato (Pikit), Cebu City, General Santos City, and Samar.

Governors Manuel Sagarbarria of Negros Oriental and Jake Vincent Villa of Siquijor issued executive orders late Tuesday evening as Tropical Storm Kristine pummeled its way to the Philippines, bringing heavy rains and strong winds causing massive flooding in northern and central Luzon.

The suspension of classes in both Negros Island Region provinces covered all levels and public and private schools, while the Coast Guard also advised suspending trips of fishing boats and other small crafts with 250 gross tonnage and below due to unfavorable weather conditions.