Areas in Eastern Visayas have announced the suspension of classes and sea voyages due to the possible effects of Tropical Depression (TD) Ada. 

Classes at all levels, both public and private, and work in schools of Kawayan Districts I and II, Municipality of Kawayan, Province of Biliran are suspended due to Tropical Depression Ada, effective Thursday afternoon, January 15, 2026, until lifted. 

This was announced by Vice Mayor Jake Espina with an attached Executive Order (EO) and shared on Biliran Province page on Facebook.

Classes in the Province of Northern Samar will be suspended on Friday, January 16.

By noontime on January 15, Governor Harris Ongchuan ordered the suspension of classes at all levels in Northern Samar due to TD Ada.

In addition, classes in all levels, both public and private, across the entire Province of Eastern Samar are suspended effective 1 p.m. on January 15 until January 16.

Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone ordered the suspension based on PAGASA advisory that placed Eastern Samar under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, with heavy rainfall expected that could reach 50-100 mm on January 15 and 16, and "possibly intensify in the coming days, posing risks of flooding and other hazards."

Further, Coast Guard Station Eastern Samar has suspended sea travel for all types of vessels and watercraft in its area of responsibility, according to the Eastern Samar Provincial Information Office.  

In response to Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 1 from PAGASA due to TD Ada (TCWS No. 1 for Surigao Del Norte), all vessel and watercraft voyages within the area of responsibility of Coast Guard Station Southern Leyte, particularly those bound for Surigao Del Norte and other affected areas, are suspended temporarily.

This measure is enacted due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions and in accordance with the HPCG Memorandum Circular 02-23, "Revised Guidelines on the Vessel During Heavy Weather" dated March 23, 2023, based on a Notice to Mariners issued by Coast Guard Station Southern Leyte on January 14.

"All vessels and motorboats are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution and vigilance. Voyages will only resume upon further notice and a significant improvement in weather and sea conditions. This advisory is issued for the safety of all maritime communities and for widest dissemination," the advisory on Provincial Government of Southern Leyte read.

(The list of Local Government Units will be updated).