In response to worsening weather conditions, local government units across northern Cebu have taken decisive action, suspending face-to-face classes at all levels for Friday, January 16, 2026. The precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of students and school personnel as Tropical Storm "Ada" approaches the region.
Affected Municipalities and Disruptions
Thirteen localities have officially canceled classes in both public and private schools. The list includes Sogod, Bogo City, the municipalities of Bantayan and Medellin, as well as San Remigio, Catmon, Tabuelan, Compostela, Cordova, Tabogon, Daanbantayan, and Carmen. Authorities have strongly advised educational institutions to immediately shift to alternative learning methods to ensure continuity of instruction despite the weather disturbance.
Beyond the classroom, the storm has also impacted maritime travel. Ship voyages originating from Santa Fe City have been suspended, stranding passengers and disrupting the transport of goods to and from the island communities.
Tropical Storm Ada's Current Status and Forecast
According to the latest severe weather bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Tropical Storm "Ada" was last located approximately 370 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, or about 430 kilometers east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte.
The storm packs maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near its center, with gusts reaching up to 80 kph. It is moving slowly in a north-northwestward direction, which means it is likely to prolong the period of bad weather over affected areas.
Projected Path and Potential Landfall
PAGASA forecasts that Ada will continue moving northwest on Saturday, January 17, before turning toward the north-northeast to northeast by Sunday, January 18. The storm's center may pass close to Eastern Samar and Northern Samar on Saturday. By Sunday, it is expected to be near Catanduanes, with a potential landfall scenario in either the Eastern Visayas or the Bicol Region.
In anticipation of the storm's effects, the state weather bureau has hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 over 15 provinces across the Visayas and Mindanao. This signal indicates that winds of 39-61 kph may be expected in the next 36 hours.
Residents in the warned areas, especially those in low-lying and coastal communities, are urged to remain vigilant, monitor official updates from PAGASA and their local disaster risk reduction offices, and take all necessary precautions against potential flooding and landslides.
