TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 5 -- Several local government units in Eastern Visayas have suspended work in the government and classes at all levels on Friday as Tropical Depression Wilma continues to dump heavy rains in the region since Thursday.

In Tacloban City, the regional capital, Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued Executive Order (EO) No. 2025-12-68, suspending classes in both public and private schools, as well as government work, within the city.

The directive aims to prioritize the safety of residents, as authorities anticipate Wilma to cause widespread disruption.

"The safety and general welfare of government personnel, students, teachers, and the general public must be prioritized during adverse weather conditions," Romualdez said in the ...