The local government units of Compostela Valley and Tagum City have declared a suspension of classes effective Wednesday afternoon in all levels for both public and private schools as a safety precaution due to Tropical Depression Quennie.
The state weather bureau PAG-ASA on Wednesday said that Tropical Depression Quennie is expected to make landfall over Surigao del Sur this afternoon and it will traverse the Northern Mindanao area by Wednesday evening.
On Sunday, the 61-feet yuletide tree adorned with colorful assorted lights and decorative designs was lighted by the local government of Tagum.
Tricycle commuters here sought a fare roll back of P1.00 after fuel prices went down this week.
Research group IBON said that only big private power firms will benefit from the emergency powers granted by Congress to President Aquino.