MANILA, Philippines – Some local government units have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for Monday, March 10, 2025, due to the expected high temperature.
The heat index, also known as the "feels-like" temperature, is calculated based on the air temperature and the relative humidity, reflecting the temperature the human body actually perceives.
Risks linked to a high heat index include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and, in extreme cases, heat stroke.
Meanwhile, PAGASA expects temperatures in Metro Manila to hit 34°C in Quezon City and 36°C in Pasay on Monday.
Starting March 3, several LGUs decided to cancel classes as the country shifts toward the dry season, with the northeast monsoon, or 'amihan,' is about to end.
Most of the local officials recommended that schools shift to distance learning modalities, such as asynchronous, synchronous, or online learning.This list will be updated as announcements are made by local or national authorities.
Calabarzon
- Santa Cruz, Laguna – all levels, public and private; shift to asynchronous, self-learning modules or online class; until March 14, 2025
Central Luzon
- Santa Maria, Bulacan – all levels, public and private; face-to-face classes at 6:00 am to 11:00 am only, shift to asynchronous or online classes at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; until March 14
Executive Order or Ordinance for Automatic Class Suspension
At least two local authorities in Metro Manila issued Executive Order or Ordinance for the automatic class suspension if ever heat index reaches 42°C or higher, based on data provided by PAGASA.
Marikina City – Based on newly released Executive Order No. 05 series 2025, face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools are automatically suspended when heat index reaches 42°C or higher. Institutions shall shift to alternative modes of delivery, including distance learning modalities, synchronous or asynchronous.
Valenzuela City – Based on City Ordinance No. 1175, Series of 2024, in-person classes are suspended for heat index of 42°C and up. Classes to shift to online synchronous or asynchronous classes.
According to PAGASA's latest heat index forecast, there's no area or synoptic station under the "danger" range of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius on Monday, March 10, 2025.
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