Suspended classes, gov work due to ‘habagat’ Aug 1

AFTERMATH Teachers try to salvage teaching materials and furniture at Darasdas Elementary School in Solsona, Ilocos Norte, on Monday after torrential rains and fierce winds destroyed the school’s buildings and tore gutters and roofs at the height of the onslaught of Typhoon “Egay” (international name: Doksuri) last week. — Photo courtesy of ALFONSO DE LOS REYES

MANILA, Philippines — Some local governments suspended classes in public and private schools on Tuesday (August 1, 2023) amid the effects of the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

Government work has also been postponed in some areas.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reports, typhoon-strengthened habagat rains are currently affecting parts of Luzon and Western Visayas.

The state weather bureau cautioned typhoon Falcon may escalate into a super typhoon after it exits the Philippine area of responsibility.

Below is the list of cities, municipalities, and provinces across the country that have called off classes and government work:

Region 1 (Ilocos Region)

Pangasinan

Dagupan City – all levels (public and private)

Calasiao – all levels (public and private)

Central Luzon

Pampanga

San Simon – all levels (public and private) including government work

Candaba – all levels (public and private) including government work

Masantol – only government work

Bulacan

Santa Maria – all levels (public and private) including government work

Malolos –  only government work

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