LEGAZPI CITY: The provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur in the Bicol region ordered the suspension of classes in all levels on Thursday morning as the low pressure area intensified into tropical depression Kabayan.

“For public safety, public welfare and public health, we are suspending classes at all levels in all areas, public and private schools after consulting Albay Pdrrmc executive officers,” Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said in his directive.