Class Suspensions Across Luzon Due to Southwest Monsoon
MANILA, Philippines — Classes were suspended in several areas of Luzon on Tuesday, July 29, as the southwest monsoon, locally called habagat, brought heavy rains and strong winds. The class suspensions due to southwest monsoon affected both public and private schools across multiple regions.
Local officials reported that these precautionary measures aimed to ensure the safety of students amid persistent bad weather. The southwest monsoon’s impact prompted authorities to halt in-person learning in various cities and municipalities.
Areas with Class Suspensions Due to Southwest Monsoon
Below is the updated list of locations where classes were suspended on July 29:
Region 1
- Dagupan City – all levels, public and private schools
- Agoo, La Union – preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Caba, La Union – all levels, public and private
- San Fernando, La Union – kindergarten to senior high school, public and private
- Aguilar, Pangasinan – in-person classes for all levels, public and private
- Bolinao, Pangasinan – all levels, public and private
Central Luzon
- Masantol, Pampanga – all levels, public and private
Cordillera Administrative Region
- Benguet – in-person classes for all levels, public and private
- Peñarrubia, Abra – all levels, public and private
Weather authorities noted that rain showers would continue over Metro Manila and most parts of Luzon, except for Mimaropa and Bicol regions. Residents were advised to stay alert and follow safety protocols as the habagat persists.
Local leaders emphasized the importance of monitoring weather updates and notified communities to prepare for possible flooding or landslides in affected areas.
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