Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has prompted widespread class suspensions across multiple regions of the Visayas and Caraga, as local government units take preemptive action to ensure public safety. Face-to-face classes, spanning all levels in both public and private schools, are cancelled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in numerous provinces, with many schools directed to shift to alternative learning modalities.
Affected Regions and Learning Shifts
The class cancellations are most concentrated in Western Visayas (Region VI), Central Visayas (Region VII), Eastern Visayas (Region VIII), and parts of the Caraga Region (Region XIII), which are directly in the projected path of Typhoon Tino. The storm, which is expected to make landfall over the vicinity of Eastern Visayas or Caraga late Monday or early Tuesday, is forecast to bring destructive winds, torrential rain, and the threat of life-threatening storm surges.
Key Areas with Class Suspensions on November 4:
Region VI (Western Visayas):
- Aklan: All levels in Malay (until Nov. 5), New Washington, Balete, Ibajay, Libertad (no face-to-face), and Kalibo (shift to alternative learning).
- Antique: Almost all municipalities have suspended face-to-face classes, including Anini-y, Bugasong, Patnongon, and San Jose de Buenavista.
- Capiz: Roxas City, Dumarao, Ivisan, and Jamindan, with a shift to alternative learning modes.
- Iloilo: Balasan, Batad, Concepcion, Estancia, and Iloilo City (until Nov. 5 for face-to-face).
- Negros Occidental: Bacolod City, Bago City, Sagay City, La Carlota City, and Victorias City are among the numerous areas suspending face-to-face classes.
Region VII (Central Visayas):
- Bohol (all levels).
- Cebu: Cebu City (until Nov. 5), Lapu-Lapu City (until Nov. 5 for face-to-face), and multiple towns like Carcar City, Daanbantayan, Liloan, and Naga City.
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas):
- Biliran: All levels in Culaba, Cabucgayan, and Naval.
- Eastern Samar (all levels, until Nov. 4).
- Leyte: Tacloban City and other towns like Abuyog and Burauen (until Nov. 4).
- Northern Samar and Samar (all levels, until Nov. 4).
Region XIII (Caraga):
- Dinagat Islands (all levels).
Shift to Alternative Learning Modalities
In a major development from previous storm responses, many local orders and university directives explicitly mandate a swift transition to Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) to prevent an absolute halt in education.
Aklan State University and West Visayas State University (WVSU) have cancelled face-to-face classes, with WVSU shifting to mediated modalities (synchronous or asynchronous), including online learning for its College of Medicine and other health programs.
Schools in Kalibo, Patnongon, and San Jose de Buenavista are among those directed to implement modular distance learning, online learning, or blended learning methods.
The widespread shift reflects the Department of Education's push for learning continuity during severe weather events, ensuring students can remain safe at home without completely missing scheduled lessons.
As Typhoon Tino continues its approach and potential intensification, authorities are reminding the public to monitor official weather advisories from PAGASA. Residents in low-lying and coastal areas, particularly those under higher storm signal warnings, are urged to heed preemptive evacuation orders and remain in safe shelters.
