The mayors of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela (Camanava) and Quezon cities on Tuesday, Aug. 23, announced the suspension of classes in public and private schools due to inclement weather caused by severe Tropical Storm "Florita."
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said that afternoon classes from kinder to senior high school in the city are suspended starting 12:30 p.m. as advised by the QC Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) and City Schools Division Office (SDO-QC).
Safety tips and emergency hotlines are posted on the city's Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0z2YFUtqQ8PZJwNHHa4QSLuDFSvz3i7n4wkAN3VSZyHtdxQLA46HpLWaLVnYcoCcUl&id=100069139452704
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval also announced the suspension of classes in all levels in public and private schools in the city as of 11:30 a.m.
The Malabon City government said that its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is ready to respond in case residents will require help or rescue.
"Due to unfavorable weather condition, Caloocan City Mayor Along Malapitan cancelled classes this afternoon, Tuesday, Aug. 23 in all levels, both public and private schools in the city," the Caloocan City government said in a Facebook post.
Meanwhile, Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco also announced the cancellation of classes for pre-school to college in private and public schools in the city.
"Ayon sa PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration), nasa yellow warning po ang Metro Manila dala ng Habagat na pinalalakas ng bagyong Florita. Ibig sabihin, inaasahan po ang patuloy na pag-ulan sa araw na ito (According to PAGASA( Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), Metro Manila is under yellow warning due to the southwest monsoon being strengthened by tropical storm Florita. This means, continuous rain is expected today)," Tiangco said.
"Mag-ingat po at maging alerto sa anumang sakuna (Please be careful and be alert for any disaster)," he added.
Following the announcement of Malacanang, Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian also ordered the suspension of classes in public and private schools, as well as work in city government offices.
The suspension will start at 3 p.m. on Tuesday until Wednesday, Aug. 24. The city government said that work suspension for private companies will be at their discretion.
Covid-19 and emergency response offices will also remain open.
Residents were advised to stay home for their safety.
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