MANILA, Philippines – Some areas announced suspension of classes for Friday, September 1, 2023 due to inclement weather brought by enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat.
According to PAGASA, the southwest monsoon is being enhanced by Super Typhoon Saola (Goring) and Severe Tropical Storm Kirogi, which are both outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the slight effect of Severe Tropical Storm 'Hanna' (currently inside PAR).
"The southwest monsoon will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portion of Luzon in the next three days," PAGASA said.
READ: 'Bagyong Hanna' PAGASA weather update September 1, 2023
According to PAGASA, the southwest monsoon is being enhanced by Super Typhoon Saola (Goring) and Severe Tropical Storm Kirogi, which are both outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the slight effect of Severe Tropical Storm 'Hanna' (currently inside PAR).
"The southwest monsoon will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portion of Luzon in the next three days," PAGASA said.
READ: 'Bagyong Hanna' PAGASA weather update September 1, 2023
Below is the updated list of class suspensions for Friday, September 1, 2023 (refresh page for updates):
METRO MANILA – all levels, as announced by Malacañang Palace
NORTHERN LUZON
CENTRAL LUZON
CALABARZON
VISAYAS
AUTOMATIC CLASS SUSPENSIONS
The Department of Education (DepEd) released the new guidelines on the cancellation and suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities.
According to DepEd's Department Order No. 37, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 by the PAGASA."
During heavy rainfall, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Orange and Red Rainfall Warning by the PAGASA".
During floods, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools in specific areas issued with a Flood Warning by the PAGASA".
The order also said that in all instances, "Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes" where there is bad weather but is not due to a typhoon, heavy rainfall alert, or flood warning from PAGASA.
Here's full copy of DepEd order on class suspensions:
Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress or commenting below.
— The Summit Express
METRO MANILA – all levels, as announced by Malacañang Palace
NORTHERN LUZON
- Abra – all levels (public and private)
- Benguet – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Cagayan
- Aparri – all levels (public)
- Dagupan City – all levels (public and private)
CENTRAL LUZON
- Bulacan
- Hagonoy – all levels (public and private)
- Pampanga
- Masantol – all levels (public and private)
- Angeles City – face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private)
CALABARZON
- Cavite province
- Alfonso – all levels (public and private)
- Bacoor City – all levels (public and private)
- Dasmariñas City – all levels (public and private)
- Imus City – all levels (public and private)
- Kawit – all levels (public and private)
- Naic – all levels (public and private)
- Noveleta – all levels (public and private)
- Silang – all levels (public and private)
- Trece Martires City – all levels (public and private)
- Rizal – all levels (public and private)
VISAYAS
- Bacolod City – all levels (public and private)
AUTOMATIC CLASS SUSPENSIONS
The Department of Education (DepEd) released the new guidelines on the cancellation and suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities.
According to DepEd's Department Order No. 37, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 by the PAGASA."
During heavy rainfall, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Orange and Red Rainfall Warning by the PAGASA".
During floods, "In-person, online classes, and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System are automatically cancelled in schools in specific areas issued with a Flood Warning by the PAGASA".
The order also said that in all instances, "Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes" where there is bad weather but is not due to a typhoon, heavy rainfall alert, or flood warning from PAGASA.
Here's full copy of DepEd order on class suspensions:
Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress or commenting below.
— The Summit Express
