All cyclone signals lifted as Tisoy weakens further

PAGASA on late Wednesday morning lifted all tropical cyclone wind signals (TCWS) in the country as Severe Tropical Storm Tisoy continued to weaken.

Based on the bureau's severe weather bulletin at 11 a.m., moderate with occasional heavy rains are still expected over Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Aurora.

Residents were advised to take precautionary measures for possible flooding and landslides.

"Hindi po dahil wala na tayong warning signal ay generally good weather na tayo agad," PAGASA senior weather specialist Chris Perez said.

"Kahit wala na pong warning signal ay patuloy pa rin po ang coordination natin with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and other government-affiliated organizations para po sa disaster preparedness and mitigation."

At least 11 people were reported killed in the wake of Tisoy, according to police reports as of Wednesday morning.

PAGASA warned that moderate to rough seas may still prevail over the western seaboard of Central Luzon and the southern seaboard of Southern Luzon due to Tisoy.

Gale warning is likewise raised over the over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, and the eastern and western seaboards of Southern Luzon because of Amihan.

At 10 a.m.,  Tisoy was located 290 kilometers west southwest of Subic, Zambales. It is moving west at 15 kilometers per hour (kph) while packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph.

Tisoy is expected to exit the PAR between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. It is expected to weaken further due to the Northeast Monsoon.

At the height of Tisoy's wrath, some 499 flights were postponed and 100,000 people were affected by a precautionary closure of Manila's main airport for 12 hours until 11:00 p.m. Tuesday (1500 GMT). Flights continued in unaffected areas of the country.

Government offices and schools in affected areas, including Metro Manila, were closed and utilities firms warned of power outages.

Worst hit was the airport in Legazpi City, which suffered structural damage, with television showing cables, lighting and panels hanging from the ceiling over the departure areas.

The Philippines is hosting the Southeast Asian Games until Dec. 11 and organizers postponed several events until later in the competition, among them surfing, kayak, windsurfing, polo, sailing, skateboarding and canoeing. —KBK, GMA News