Marikina LGU suspends afternoon classes due to extreme heat
The Marikina City local government has suspended all afternoon classes in all private and public schools located in the city on Monday, March, 3, following the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) high heat index forecast of 46 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila.
"Bunsod ng inaasahang labis na init ng panahon (46 degree celsius heat index) ngayong araw, Marso 3, 2025, KANSELADO NA ANG KLASE SA PAARALAN SA LAHAT NG ANTAS sa Lungsod ng Marikina(ALL LEVELS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS) sa mga panghapon na klase (PM SESSION) samantalang MAAGANG PAGPAPAUWI (Early Dismissal) 11am naman ang ipatutupad para sa mga pang- umagang klase (Due to the forecasted extreme heat index of 46 degrees Celsius heat index today, March 3, 2025, the city government cancels all afternoon classes in all levels for both public and private schools in Marikina, while an early dismissal at 11 a.m. will be implemented for morning classes)," Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro said.
"Pinapayuhan ang bawat isa na gawin ang ibayong pag- iingat. Manatili sa loob ng bahay hanggat maaari at madalas na uminom ng tubig for hydration (Everyone is reminded to exercise extreme caution. Stay indoors and as much as possible, drink enough water to remain hydrated)," he added.