Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco B. Cardenas has ordered the suspension of all classes in public and private schools on July 7 and 8, 2026, as a precautionary measure against Super Typhoon Bavi, which is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the week and be renamed Inday.
The two-day suspension covers all educational levels — elementary, secondary, and tertiary — across the city. The directive was issued through Executive Order No. 62, Series of 2026, signed by the mayor on July 6.
Executive Order Issued Ahead of Storm's Arrival
The executive order states: "Classes in all levels, both public and private schools within the City of Canlaon are hereby suspended on July 7–8, 2026." The order further provides that the suspension "may be lifted, modified, or extended" depending on prevailing weather conditions and subsequent advisories from DOST-PAGASA and other concerned agencies.
The city cited Tropical Cyclone Advisory No. 01 issued by DOST-PAGASA at 11 a.m. on July 6 as the basis for the precautionary measure. A full copy of Executive Order No. 62 is available at canlaoncity.gov.ph/Executive-Order-No.62.
Bavi's Forecast Track and Strength
As of PAGASA's July 6 advisory, Super Typhoon Bavi was located approximately 2,215 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 250 kilometers per hour. The system was moving west-northwest toward the PAR at the time of the bulletin.
PAGASA said Bavi is expected to enter PAR between the evening of July 7 and the early morning of July 8, at which point it will be assigned the local name Inday. The weather bureau noted that the chance of a direct landfall on the Philippines remains low, as the typhoon is projected to track toward Taiwan and Japan's Ryukyu Islands.
Despite the low landfall probability, PAGASA warned that Bavi's large size and powerful winds could still affect parts of the country. The weather bureau said tropical cyclone wind signals could be raised over the northern and eastern portions of Northern Luzon once the storm enters PAR, and that the enhanced southwest monsoon is expected to bring rain over the western sections of the country later in the week.
Visayas Not Spared From Adverse Weather
PAGASA said the super typhoon is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing heavy rains and strong winds across a wide area. Critically, the weather bureau noted that the possibility of raising tropical cyclone wind signals over portions of the Visayas "is not ruled out."
The executive order acknowledged this risk directly, noting that Canlaon City, as part of the Visayas, may experience adverse weather conditions capable of endangering students, teachers, and school personnel — the primary reason for the preemptive class suspension.
LDRRMO Tasked to Monitor and Coordinate
Under Section 2 of Executive Order No. 62, the City Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) is directed to continuously monitor PAGASA advisories and coordinate with concerned agencies. The LDRRMO is also tasked with recommending and implementing measures for the protection of lives and property as the situation develops.
The executive order took effect immediately upon its approval on July 6, 2026.
Ninth Tropical Cyclone of 2026
According to PAGASA, Bavi — which will be locally named Inday upon entering PAR — would be the country's ninth tropical cyclone for 2026 and the second for the month of July. The storm's anticipated passage underscores the active typhoon season currently affecting the region.
Residents of Canlaon City are advised to monitor official bulletins from DOST-PAGASA and the City LDRRMO for the latest updates, and to observe preemptive safety measures ahead of the storm's approach.
By the Numbers
- 205 kph — Bavi's maximum sustained winds as of July 6 advisory
- 250 kph — Peak gusts recorded from the super typhoon
- 2,215 km — Distance of Bavi east of southeastern Luzon as of July 6
- July 7–8 — Forecast window for Bavi's PAR entry
- 9th — Bavi's ranking as the country's ninth tropical cyclone of 2026
- Executive Order No. 62, Series of 2026 — Legal basis for the class suspension, signed July 6
Why This Matters
The preemptive class suspension reflects the broad and potentially severe reach of Super Typhoon Bavi even without a direct landfall — PAGASA has explicitly stated that wind signal raises over the Visayas cannot be ruled out, placing Canlaon City and surrounding areas at risk. The activation of the City LDRRMO for continuous monitoring signals that local authorities are treating the threat seriously and are prepared to adjust protective measures as the storm develops. As the ninth tropical cyclone of 2026, Bavi's approach is a reminder of the sustained hazard that the active typhoon season poses to communities across the Philippines.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Canlaon City Government / canlaoncity.gov.ph