Classes suspended in Cebu; Landslide reported in Talisay City

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THE Cebu provincial government is keeping a close watch on the impact of continuous rains that triggered a landslide in Talisay City on Wednesday, prompting the suspension of classes in several areas across the province on Thursday.

Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Dennis Pastor said Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has directed all Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs) to send real-time updates from their respective localities.

“As per instructions from Gov. Pam, we are closely coordinating with all LDRRMOs in the province to provide status reports from their respective areas,” Pastor said Wednesday night.

On Thursday, Baricuatro told The Manila Times that she has asked residents to regularly check with their local disaster offices for the latest advisories. She added she is also working with her team to ensure that those affected by the bad weather receive the assistance they need.

Landslide and no classes

In Sitio Quadra, Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City, a landslide damaged a residential house and forced the evacuation of five residents identifie as Rosalina Edgloria, 81; Vicente Edgloria, 82; Chrisna Edgloria, 18; Diana Jean Cabusas, 19; and Jonel Enso, 30.

They are now staying with relatives and did not require rescue assistance, according to the Talisay City's LDRRMO.

As rains continued to affect various parts of Cebu, at least 20 local government units suspended classes at all levels as a precautionary measure.

These include the cities of Mandaue and Bogo, and the towns of Daanbantayan, Santa Fe, Samboan, Medellin, Alcoy, Tabogon, Santander, San Remigio, Minglanilla, Malabuyoc, Sogod, Tuburan, Tabuelan, Dalaguete, Oslob, Ginatilan, and Badian. In Alcantara, only afternoon classes were suspended.

Safety updates 

The provincial government, through the PDRRMO, remains on high alert and is closely monitoring areas vulnerable to landslides and floods.

Local officials have been advised to activate emergency protocols, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas.

Relief supplies, monitoring of river levels, and logistical preparations are ongoing in coordination with national agencies.

Weather update As of 11 a.m. Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Tropical Depression Crising maintained its strength while moving north-northwest over the waters east of Catanduanes.

The system packed maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gusts of up to 70 km/h.

Although Cebu is not under any Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal, the enhanced southwest monsoon continues to bring moderate to heavy rainfall across the province.