Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced the suspension of classes in the city on Tuesday, October 22 due to tropical storm Kristine.
She said the suspension was pursuant to the Tropical Cyclone Signal no. 1 raised by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Metro Manila as of 11:30 a.m.
The mayor added that under the Department of Education Order No. 37, Series of 2022, the suspension will automatically cover classes from Kindergarten to Senior High School.
The order includes public and private schools, online classes and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the local government.
"Manatili na lang po sa inyong mga tahanan at inaabisuhan ang lahat na maghanda at mag ingat (We advise you to stay inside your homes and be prepared), " the mayor said.
Tropical storm Kristine is Philippines' 11th tropical cyclone of 2024 that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on October 21.
In Metro Manila, 1,403 barangays were reported vulnerable to landslide and flood hazards due to Kristine, including areas in Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Pasay, Pateros, Las Piñas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Taguig, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, San Juan and Manila.