Valenzuela, Malabon, Caloocan suspend face-to-face, online classes due to bad weather
By Hannah Nicol
The local governments of Valenzuela, Malabon and Caloocan Cities suspended face-to-face and online classes on Thursday, July 3, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat).
(Photo from Valenzuela City Government)
In Valenzuela, both public and private schools from Kindergarten to Senior High School were directed to cancel all classes, including online learning. In-person classes in colleges and universities were also suspended.
The class suspension in Valenzuela was implemented in accordance with Ordinance No. 1175, Series of 2024, which outlines protocols for suspending classes and work in times of disasters and natural calamities.
In Malabon, the Schools Division Office (SDO) announced adjustments in class schedules due to persistent rainfall and high tide conditions.
(Photo from SDO Malabon)
Elementary and secondary public school classes were conducted only until 10 a.m. and resumed asynchronously in the afternoon.
Private institutions were given the discretion to decide on their class arrangements.
Meanwhile, in Caloocan, the City’s Public Information Office (PIO) announced that face-to-face classes for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), Alternative Learning System (ALS), and all levels from Kindergarten to Senior High School in both public and private schools would shift to asynchronous learning starting 10 a.m.
The move was based on the recommendation of the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) as a precautionary measure.
Local authorities in all three cities advised students, parents, and school personnel to monitor official government channels for real-time updates and further announcements.
LGUs also urged the public to stay safe and prepared during inclement weather conditions.