MANILA, Philippines – Some local government units (LGUs) announced suspension of classes for today, August 31, 2023 (Thursday) due to inclement weather brought by enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat.
State weather bureau PAGASA said that the southwest monsoon, currently enhanced by Super Typhoon Saola (Bagyong Goring) (now outside the PAR) at this time is also being slightly enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm 'Hanna' and Tropical Storm 'Kirogi' (currently outside the PAR).
SEE ALSO: 'Bagyong Hanna' PAGASA weather update August 31, 2023
State weather bureau PAGASA said that the southwest monsoon, currently enhanced by Super Typhoon Saola (Bagyong Goring) (now outside the PAR) at this time is also being slightly enhanced by Severe Tropical Storm 'Hanna' and Tropical Storm 'Kirogi' (currently outside the PAR).
SEE ALSO: 'Bagyong Hanna' PAGASA weather update August 31, 2023
"The enhanced monsoon will bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon in the next three days," PAGASA said.
Below is the list of class suspensions for Thursday, August 31, 2023 (refresh page for updates):
METRO MANILA
Special announcement from Makati City government:
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
Below is the list of class suspensions for Thursday, August 31, 2023 (refresh page for updates):
METRO MANILA
- Caloocan City – all levels (public and private)
- City of Manila – all levels (public and private)
- Las Piñas City – all levels (public and private)
- Malabon City – all levels (public and private)
- Mandaluyong – pre-school to Grade 12 (public and private)
- Marikina City – all levels (public and private)
- Muntinlupa City – all levels (public and private)
- Navotas City – all levels (public and private)
- Parañaque City – all levels (public and private)
- Pasay City – all levels (public and private)
- Pasig City – all levels (public and private)
- Pateros – all levels (public and private)
- Quezon City – all levels (public and private)
- San Juan City – all levels (public and private)
- Taguig City – all levels (public and private)
- Valenzuela City – all levels (public and private)
Special announcement from Makati City government:
In light of PAGASA's issuance of an Orange Rainfall Warning, and following DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2022, face-to-face classes across all grade levels, from kindergarten to Grade 12, are suspended.
Instead, we will transition to the Blended Learning Delivery Modalities, as outlined in DepEd Order No. 22, s. 2023.
Teachers have the responsibility to ensure the safety of learners who are already in school, and they should remain with them until their parents come to pick them up.
NORTHERN LUZON
- Abra – all levels (public and private)
- Benguet – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Baguio City – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Cagayan
- Aparri – all levels (public)
- Buguey – all levels (public and private)
- Claveria – all levels (public and private)
- Ilocos Norte – all levels (public and private)
- Ilocos Sur
- Sta. Maria – all levels (public and private)
- Vigan – all levels (public and private)
CENTRAL LUZON
- Bulacan
- Meycauayan City – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Bataan
- Mariveles, Bataan – all levels (public and private)
- Olongapo City – all levels (public and private)
- Pampanga – all levels (public and private)
- Angeles City – all levels (public and private)
CALABARZON
- Rizal – all levels (public and private)
- Cavite province
- Alfonso – all levels (public and private)
- Bacoor City – all levels (public and private)
- Cavite City – all levels (public and private)
- General Emilio Aguinaldo – all levels (public and private)
- General Trias City – all levels (public and private)
- Imus City – all levels (public and private)
- Kawit – all levels (public and private)
- Magallanes – preschool to elementary (public and private)
- Maragondon – all levels (public and private)
- Ternate – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
- Trece Martires City – all levels (public and private)
VISAYAS
- Bacolod City – all levels (public and private), until Friday, September 1
- Zarraga, Iloilo - 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
