MANILA, Philippines – Some local government units suspended face-to-face classes for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, as high heat indeces continue to prevail.
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.
Some of the risks associated to high heat index include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and, in severe cases, heat stroke.
PAGASA expects temperatures in Metro Manila to hit 39°C on Wednesday and 40°C by Thursday.
This list will be updated as announcements are made by local or national authorities.
Metro Manila
- Pasay City – all levels, public and private; until March 6, 2025
Calabarzon
- Cabuyao City, Laguna – all levels, public and private; recommends online/asynchronous classes
- Biñan, Laguna – all levels, public and private
- Cavite province – all levels, public and private
Central Luzon
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan – preschool to senior high school, public and private; recommends alternative delivery mode
Meanwhile, 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, the heat index at the following synoptic stations is expected to reach the "danger" range of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, March 5, 2025:
- San Jose Occidental Mindoro - 42°C
- Legazpi City, Albay - 43°C
- Virac (Synop), Catanduanes - 43°C
- CBSUA-Pili, Camarines Sur - 43°C
