Catanduanes State U shifts to hybrid learning due to extreme heat

Catanduanes map. INQUIRER FILES

VIRAC, Catanduanes — Due to the extremely hot weather prevailing in this province, the Catanduanes State University (CatSU) adapted the hybrid learning setup starting Wednesday, April 26.

The blended learning modality would be implemented until the end of the semester this May, CatSU President Patrick Alain Azanza said in memorandum issued on Wednesday.

Classes would be held online, including the uploading and submission of school activities such as quizzes and assignments, the hybrid learning guidelines say.

For the final examinations, “flexibility may be allowed on a case-to-case basis,” the administration clarified.

Over the past few days, Catanduanes experienced intense heat ranging from 42 to 44 degrees Celcius.

An April 21 weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) said they have recorded 13 areas in the country under the “dangerous” heat index, including Catanduanes with 42 degrees.

Other areas that recorded a dangerous heat index levels were:

Baler, Aurora – 43 degrees

Catarman, Northern Samar – 44 degrees

CLSU Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 42 degrees

Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 43 degrees

Davao City, Davao Del Sur – 42 degrees

Iba, Zambales – 43 degrees

Legazpi, Albay – 47 degrees

Maasin, Southern Leyte – 42 degrees

Masbate City, Masbate – 42 degrees

NAIA Pasay City, Metro Manila – 43 degrees

Tacloban City, Leyte – 42 degrees

Tayabas City, Quezon- 42 degrees

JONA MAE CAMACHO, CONTRIBUTOR

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