Metro Manila LGUs suspend classes on Aug. 18 due to continuous rains
By Hannah Nicol
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Several local government units in Metro Manila announced the suspension of classes on Tuesday, Aug. 18, due to continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Aug. 17, that the habagat continued to bring moderate to heavy monsoon rains in Metro Manila and other provinces.
As of Monday afternoon, the following cities have announced class suspensions for Tuesday:
Manila City — all levels in public and private
Caloocan City — all levels in public and private
Malabon City - all levels in public and private
Navotas City - all levels in public and private
Valenzuela City - all levels in public and private
Quezon City — all levels in public and private
San Juan City - all levels in public and private
Mandaluyong City - all levels in public and private
Las Piñas City — all levels, public and private
Pasay City - all levels in public and private including Child Development Center
Parañaque City - all levels in public and private
Pasig City - all levels in public and private.
Marikina City - all levels in public and private
Makati City - all levels in public and private
Taguig City - all levels in public and private
Pateros - all levels in public and private
Province of Cavite - all levels in public and private
Schools were advised to shift to modular or Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM).
Residents were advised to stay safe, remain indoors when necessary, stay alert, and coordinate with local authorities in case of emergencies or if assistance is needed. (With reports from Metro Team)