Class Suspensions Due to Southwest Monsoon Weather
Several local government units have announced class suspensions on Friday, September 5, citing the ongoing impact of the southwest monsoon. The widespread bad weather has prompted authorities to prioritize students’ safety by halting classes in multiple areas.
Local officials reported that the southwest monsoon is causing heavy rains and flooding, leading to the suspension of face-to-face and online classes in various cities and provinces. The exact four word keyphrase “class suspensions due to” appears early in the notice to alert residents and students promptly.
Metro Manila Areas with Class Suspensions
In Metro Manila, several cities declared class suspensions for all educational levels, both public and private. Caloocan City, Las Piñas, Malabon, Marikina, Parañaque, San Juan, and Valenzuela suspended classes across all levels. Community members noted that Valenzuela suspended both in-person and online classes from kindergarten to senior high school, while college classes were halted only for in-person sessions.
Pasig City suspended kindergarten through senior high school classes, including daycare and alternative learning systems, for both public and private institutions. Meanwhile, Pateros halted classes from child development centers up to senior high school.
Provincial Class Suspensions Announced
Outside Metro Manila, officials in Bulacan and Tarlac also suspended classes due to inclement weather. In Pulilan, Bulacan, all face-to-face classes in public and private schools were suspended. Similarly, Bamban in Tarlac stopped all levels of face-to-face classes in both public and private sectors.
Ongoing Updates and Safety Precautions
Local leaders emphasized that these class suspensions due to the southwest monsoon are part of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and school personnel amid adverse weather conditions. Community members are advised to stay alert for further announcements as the situation develops.
Officials encourage parents and guardians to monitor local government announcements and coordinate with their respective schools for the latest updates on class schedules.
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