MANILA, Philippines – Several local government units (LGUs) and schools announced suspension of face-to-face classes and adjustment of schedule for Monday, April 8, 2024, due to the anticipated high heat index exceeding 40°C.
UPDATE: DepEd suspends face-to-face classes on Monday, April 8, 2024
The Department of Education (DepEd) earlier said that some schools are implementing alternative delivery mode, including online and modular methods amid the suspension of classes.
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Based on the PAGASA’s forecast of heat index, a total of six areas will fall under “danger category” on Monday. This includes Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, Dagupan City in Pangasinan, Aparri in Cagayan, Tuguegarao City in Cagayan, Puerto Princesa in Palawan and Daet in Camarines Norte.
Here's the list of class suspensions and adjustments for Monday, April 8, 2024:
METRO MANILA
- Caloocan City
- Daycare (early hildhood care development) – shift to center-based program in alternative venue; April 8-12, 2024
- Kinder to senior high school, morning shift, April 8 to 12 – face-to-face classes will be held at 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, to have asynchronous classes on Wednesday and Thursday and face-to-face classes at 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. for Friday.
- Kinder to senior high school, morning shift, April 8 to 12 – asynchronus classes on Monday and Tuesday, face-to-face classes will be held at 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and face-to-face classes at 9:00 a.m. -12:00 n.n. on Friday.
- private schools: decision to cancel classes or hold alternative modes of learning will be up to the school administration
- Makati City – shortened schedule of classes, 6AM to 10AM for morning shifts and 3:30PM to 7:30PM for afternoon shifts
- Marinikina City – shift to asynchronous learning or the suspension of in-person classes at all levels, both private and public schools
CENTRAL LUZON
- Bulacan – shift to online classes, all levels (public and private)
ILOCOS REGION
- Basista, Pangasinan – shift to modular distance learning, preschool to senior high school (public and private)
VISAYAS
- Asturias, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 12
- Balamban, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until lifted
- Compostela, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until April 12
- Cordoba, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until lifted
- Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school (public); until April 12
- Liloan, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 12
- Minglanilla, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school (public and private); until lifted
- Naga City, Cebu– no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 14
- San Francisco, Cebu– no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 13
- Sibonga, Cebu– no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 12
- Talisay City, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 14
- Toledo City, Cebu – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public); until April 13
- Negros Oriental – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until lifted
MINDANAO
- Sarangani – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until April 19
- Koronadal City – no afternoon face-to-face classes, primary to secondary (public and private); until lifted
- Banga, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, primary to secondary (public and private); until April 15
- Polomolok, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until April 15
- Tantangan, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, all levels; until April 15
- T'boli, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); until April 12
- Tupi, South Cotabato – no afternoon face-to-face classes, primary to secondary (public and private); until April 12
- Norala, South Cotabato – no face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); every Tuesday and Thursday until April 12
- Sultan Kudarat – no face-to-face classes, all levels; until April 15
Based on the Department of Education Order No. 37 series of 2022, private schools have full discretion to decide on their class suspensions provided that they have proper facilities to accommodate onsite classes during extreme heat conditions.
LGUs advised the public to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and take necessary precautions to avoid heat emergencies.
Note: This is a developing story. Refresh page for updates.
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