MANILA, Philippines – Several local government units (LGUs) announced suspension of classes on Monday, July 22, 2024, due to the inclement weather brought by Tropical Storm Carina as it enhances Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.
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According to state weather bureau PAGASA in its 5 p.m. bulletin today, Bagyong Carina maintains its strength as it decelerates over the Philippine Sea. It is forecast to move generally north northwestward to northward from today until Tuesday, July 23.
On the track forecast, Carina will remain far from the Philippine landmass and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday night (July 24) or Thursday early morning (July 25) while moving near the islands in the Ryukyu archipelago.
Here's the list of class suspensions for Monday, July 22, 2024 (refresh page for updates):
- Malabon City - all levels (public and private)
- Quezon City - all levels (private schools) and Brigada Eskwela, public schools due to SONA 2024
- Bataan province - all levels (public and private)
- Cavite - all levels (public and private)
AUTOMATIC CLASS SUSPENSIONS
In 2022, the Department of Education (DepEd) released 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:
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