Mayor Emi orders suspension of F2F classes Apr. 16-17 due to extreme heat

Mayor Emi Calixtos-Rubiano's advisory on the suspension of F2F classes. (Photo from Pasay PIO)
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano ordered the suspension of face-to-face (F2F) classes in all levels both in public and private school on Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17.
Rubiano said the suspension of F2F classes was made due to the climbing heat index as announced by the state weather bureau with the city expected to experience 42 degrees Celsius temperature for two-days.
She ordered all public and private schools to shift their learning activities to online, modular, or any applicable alternative learning modality to protect students and school authorities from illness that may be caused by extreme heat.
The mayor issued an Executive Order (EO) on April 3 on the suspension of F2F classes due to the scorching heat brought about by the El Nino phenomenon.
The EO also stipulated that school authorities may decide whether to continue the suspension of F2F classes in the city to protect students, teachers, and other school personnel from the heat.
The mayor also advised the public to avoid outdoor activities, stay in shaded areas or indoors, and to drink plenty of water to avoid heatstroke.