Several local government units (LGUs) across the country have announced class suspensions for Friday, December 5, 2025, as Tropical Depression Wilma continues to move across the Philippine Sea. The decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid expected rains, winds, and possible flooding.
Local officials advised residents to remain alert and follow updates from Pagasa and their respective disaster risk reduction offices. The list of areas with suspended classes may expand as more advisories are released by local or national authorities.
Below is the latest list of class suspensions:
Bicol Region
Albay
- Camalig – No face-to-face classes in all levels, public and private
- Guinobatan – All levels, public and private
Catanduanes
- Pandan – All levels, public and private
Masbate
- San Fernando – All levels, public and private
Sorsogon
- Matnog – All levels, public and private
Central Visayas
Bohol
- Calape – All levels, public and private
- Clarin – All levels, public and private
- Garcia-Hernandez – All levels, public and private
Cebu
- Carcar – All levels, public and private
- Naga – All levels, public and private
Eastern Visayas
Leyte
- Abuyog – All levels, public and private
- Tacloban City – All levels, public and private
Samar
- Calbiga – All levels, public and private
- Northern Samar Province – All levels, public and private
Southern Leyte
- Bontoc – All levels, public and private
- Sogod – All levels, public and private
- Tomas Oppus – All levels, public and private
Negros Island Region
Negros Occidental
- Talisay – All levels, public and private
Pagasa Update on Tropical Depression Wilma
According to the latest advisory from Pagasa, Tropical Depression Wilma has decelerated while moving over the Philippine Sea, east of Northern Samar.
- Location (as of 4:00 PM):
575 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.3°N, 129.9°E) - Intensity:
Maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center
Gustiness of up to 55 km/h
Central pressure of 1004 hPa - Movement:
West southwestward at 10 km/h - Extent of Winds:
Strong winds extend outward up to 220 km from the center
Pagasa warns that Wilma may continue to bring heavy rains over the Bicol Region, Visayas, and nearby areas, potentially causing flooding and landslides in vulnerable communities.
Residents in affected regions are urged to monitor weather bulletins, heed local advisories, and prioritize their safety.
This article will be updated as more announcements on class suspensions and weather developments become available. Stay safe and alert.