Several local government units in Northern Luzon have announced the suspension of classes for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon continue to batter the region.

According to the state weather bureau PAGASA's 2:00 PM update today, the super typhoon's center was located over the coastal waters of Babuyan Island, Calayan, Cagayan. "Nando" is moving very close to the Babuyan Islands, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h near the center and gusts up to 295 km/h.

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Rainy Day Essentials

Don't let the gloomy weather dampen your spirits! Here are some rainy day essentials to keep you cozy and prepared:

Transparent Umbrella
Transparent Raincoat
Overall Jumpsuit (best for flooded areas)
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Boots
Power Bank (for unexpected power outages)
Emergency Kit (flashlight, first-aid)

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In anticipation of life-threatening conditions, local authorities have issued advisories for class suspensions. This list is being updated as more announcements are made:

Class Suspensions for September 23, 2025

Cagayan Valley

Cagayan Province: Face-to-face classes suspended at all levels, including law, medical, and graduate schools, in both public and private institutions. Classes may shift to alternative learning modalities.
Tuguegarao City: Face-to-face classes suspended at all levels, including law, medical, and graduate schools, in both public and private institutions. Classes may shift to alternative learning modalities.
Abulug: All levels, public and private.

Cordillera Administrative Region

Abra: All levels, public and private, to shift to alternative delivery mode.
Benguet

Atok: Preschool to senior high school, public and private, including ALS.
Tuba: Preschool to senior high school, public and private.

Ilocos Region

La Union

Luna: All levels, public and private.

Ilocos Sur

Magsingal: All levels, public and private.

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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) in Effect

PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals over several areas due to the super typhoon's powerful winds and gusts:

TCWS No. 5: Babuyan Islands

TCWS No. 4: Southern Batanes and northern portions of mainland Cagayan and Ilocos Norte.

TCWS No. 3: The rest of Batanes, central mainland Cagayan, northern and central Apayao, and the rest of Ilocos Norte.

TCWS No. 2: The rest of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, the rest of Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, parts of Nueva Vizcaya, Ilocos Sur, and parts of La Union.

TCWS No. 1: Quirino, the rest of Nueva Vizcaya, the rest of Benguet, the rest of La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, and the northern portion of Quezon including Polillo Islands.

READ MORE: What is PAGASA Rainfall Warning? (EXPLAINED)

According to the forecast, Super Typhoon Nando is expected to pass very close to or make landfall over Calayan Island between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM today. It may maintain its strength or further intensify before it is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow morning.

Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant, take necessary precautions, and monitor local government and PAGASA updates for further advisories.

Class Suspensions for Tuesday, September 23, 2025