Classes suspended in most of Metro Manila, other Luzon areas amid persistent monsoon rains
Local government units across Metro Manila and Luzon have suspended classes due to persistent heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat). Schools are shifting to alternative delivery modes or suspending face-to-face instruction to ensure student safety amid flooding risks.
Why it matters
Frequent weather-related disruptions in the Philippines highlight the ongoing challenges of climate resilience and educational continuity in the region.
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines - Thirteen local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila and several municipalities and provinces in Luzon suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools Saturday as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to affect the region. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) identified the affected Metro Manila LGUs as Caloocan, Navotas, Valenzuela, Malabon, Marikina, Quezon, Mandaluyong, Pasay, Manila, Taguig, Para aque, Las Pi as and Pateros. Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon, Quezon, Mandaluyong, Pasay, Manila, Taguig, Las Pi as and Pateros also shifted classes to Alternative Delivery Mode, while Valenzuela, Marikina and Para aque suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools. In Cavite, Naic suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools on Saturday. Mayor Rommel Magbitang said modular and online learning would be implemented to ensure the continuity of education while keeping students safe.
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