The local governments of Valenzuela, Caloocan, and Malabon City announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Monday, March 3 due to hot weather.
The announcement was released on Sunday night, March 2 ,after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast a dangerous heat index level of 46 degrees Celsius.
(Mayor Along Malapitan facebook page)
All classes in public schools in Valenzuela City and kindergarten to senior high school classes in public schools in Caloocan City will shift to asynchronous or blended learning.
Meanwhile, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval also suspended face-to-face classes in all levels both public and private in Malabon City directing affected classes to shift to asynchronous or blended learning.
(Mayor Jeannie Sandoval facebook page)
For private schools, the decision to shift the learning modality is entrusted to school administrators' discretion.