BACOLOD CITY – Some local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have suspended classes and government work on Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Feb. 25 is a special working day pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006, Series of 2025, issued by...
As the nation commemorated the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, schools suspended classes on February 25, while Catholic education leaders urged students to become active defenders of democracy. Several schools and universities suspended classes in commemoration of the historic...
ILOILO CITY – Schools here suspended face-to-face classes starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution and meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers. University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas),...
BACOLOD CITY – Three local government units (LGUs) in Negros Island suspended classes on Friday, Feb. 20, after Kanlaon Volcano erupted on Thursday, Feb. 19. Mayor Jose Luis Jalandoni suspended classes on all levels in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, until further notice, for the health and...
CEBU CITY – Suspending classes have become almost automatic when heavy rains strike. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, several local government units (LGUs) in Cebu suspended in-person classes due to heavy rain. But a mayor in one of the towns did the opposite, and his explanation of refusing to suspend...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Ralph Vincent Evardone suspended classes in Eastern Samar on Tuesday, Feb. 10, due to the effects of the shear line and ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel. “The decision was made following advisories from PAGASA, warning of continuous heavy...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Oriental and Siquijor have suspended classes due to tropical depression “Basyang.” Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria suspended classes on Feb. 5 and 6 as Basyang will traverse Northeastern Mindanao and Central and Western Visayas between Thursday and...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin said it is not enough to extend the suspension of Cavite fourth district Rep. Kiko Barzaga when he can actually be expelled from the House. “It should not even be an extension of suspension. His acts are tantamount to expulsion,”...
CEBU CITY – Days after he refused the disposal of garbage from Cebu City, the mayor of Minglanilla town, Cebu province was suspended for one year. A suspension order from the Office of the Ombudsman was served on Monday, Feb. 2, against Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad, Vice Mayor Lani Peña, and...
ILOILO CITY—Due to road closures and rerouting of vehicles, selected schools in this city will not have classes on Monday for the annual celebration of Jaro Fiesta. Mayor Raisa Treñas suspended classes in all schools in Jaro District under Executive Order No. 012-Series of 2026. Other major...
DAVAO CITY – Gov. Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu suspended classes and work in government offices due to the magnitude-5.3 earthquake that jolted Sultan Kudarat and nearby areas on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Mangudadatu issued the directive as aftershocks are expected from the tectonic tremor with an epicenter...
President Marcos has suspended work in all government offices on Dec. 29 and Jan. 2 to allow government employees to travel to and from different regions in the country. Marcos declared the suspension of work through Memorandum Circular No. 111 signed on Thursday, Dec. 18. "In order to provide...
