Local Governments Suspend Classes Due to Southwest Monsoon
MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units have suspended classes on Monday, July 28, because of the southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Emong (international name: Co-may). This proactive move aims to ensure the safety of students amid heavy rains and flooding.
The class suspensions cover various regions and levels of education, affecting both public and private schools. The four-word keyphrase “local government units suspend” appears prominently as officials respond to severe weather conditions.
Class Suspensions Across Regions
In the National Capital Region, all face-to-face classes from kindergarten to Senior High School, including the Alternative Learning System in Malabon City, are suspended.
In the Ilocos Region, several areas have also halted classes:
- La Union: All face-to-face classes for public and private schools are suspended. College-level classes will shift to asynchronous learning.
- Lingayen, Pangasinan: Suspension applies to all levels in public and private schools.
- Bani, Pangasinan: Classes suspended from July 28 to August 1 for all levels in public and private schools.
- Anda, Pangasinan: Suspension from July 28 to July 30 for all school levels.
- Calasiao, Aguilar, and Mangaldan in Pangasinan: All levels in public and private schools are suspended.
Other Areas Affected by Class Suspensions
In Central Luzon, Apalit and Masantol in Pampanga have suspended face-to-face classes at all levels for both public and private schools. Meanwhile, in Calabarzon, Kawit in Cavite has declared class suspensions across all levels.
Government offices in Mangaldan and Lingayen, Pangasinan, are also closed to prioritize public safety amid adverse weather.
Quezon City Halts Classes for SONA
Quezon City has suspended all classes in public and private schools on July 28 to accommodate the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The event is held at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.
Weather Update on Tropical Depression Emong
According to the latest 4 p.m. update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Tropical Depression Emong and Severe Tropical Storm Krosa remain outside the Philippine area of responsibility as of 2 p.m.
Emong is currently located 995 kilometers northwest of Extreme Northern Luzon, moving eastward at 25 kilometers per hour. It carries maximum sustained winds of 55 kph with gusts reaching 70 kph.
Severe Tropical Storm Krosa lies 2,405 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, moving northward at 15 kph with winds of 110 kph and gusts up to 135 kph.
Local leaders noted the importance of these precautions as rains from the southwest monsoon continue to affect many parts of the country.
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