Several local government units have suspended classes on Monday, November 25, as Tropical Depression Verbena continues to affect large parts of the country with rains and strong winds.

As of 5:00 a.m., Verbena maintained its strength while moving northwest toward Negros Island. The weather system was last located over the waters off Pinamungahan, Cebu.

Signal No. 1 remains raised over various provinces across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Areas with Class Suspensions (Nov. 25)

METRO MANILA:

• San Juan City – All levels, public and private

• Pateros – In-person classes for Kindergarten to Senior High School, including Early Childhood Development Centers

• Pasig City – Kindergarten to Senior High School, including Day Care (Early Childhood Development Centers)

• Mandaluyong City – Preschool to Grade 12 and ALS, public and private

• Valenzuela City – All levels, public and private

BICOL REGION & SOUTHERN LUZON:

• Naga City – All levels, public and private

• Laguna: San Pablo City – All levels, public and private

QUEZON PROVINCE:

• Tagkawayan – Kindergarten to Grade 12, public and private

• Calauag – All levels, public and private

ROMBLON: Odiongan – All levels, public and private

MARINDUQUE: Buenavista – Kindergarten to Grade 12, public and private

ORIENTAL MINDORO: Pinamalayan – Kindergarten to Grade 12, public and private

ANTIQUE: Bugasong – All levels, public and private

SORSOGON: All municipalities – Public and private

ALBAY: All levels, public and private

MASBATE:

• San Pascual – All levels, public and private

• Pio V. Corpuz – All levels, public and private

CAMARINES SUR:

• Buhi – All levels

• Balatan – All levels

• Tinambac – All levels

• Iriga City – All levels

• Bula – All levels

• Tigaon – All levels

CATANDUANES:

• Virac – All levels

• Panganiban – All levels

CAMARINES NORTE:

• Daet – All levels

• Vinzons – All levels

• Talisay – All levels

• Labo – All levels

• Weather Update

PAGASA reports that Tropical Depression Verbena continues to bring widespread rains across the Visayas and parts of Luzon and Mindanao. Signal No. 1 is currently in effect over areas including:

• Luzon: Mindoro provinces, Romblon, northern and central Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands, and most of Masbate

• Visayas: Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros provinces, Cebu, Bohol, Samar provinces, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte

• Mindanao: Dinagat Islands, parts of Caraga, Agusan provinces, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, portions of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte

Local authorities advise residents in affected regions to remain alert for possible flooding, landslides, and disruptions to transportation. Further announcements may be issued as Verbena continues to move across the country.