MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes have been suspended in several areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao from Thursday, April 11 to Friday, April 19, due to dangerous high heat index forecasts.
According to the state weather bureau, high heat indexes exceeding 42 degrees Celsius may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke during continued exposure.
Below is a list of suspended face-to-face classes on Thursday, April 11, 2024:
Ilocos Region
Manaoag, Pangasinan – all levels until April 12 (both public and private)
Cagayan Valley
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya – preschool to high school, April 11 (both public and private)
Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – preschool to high school, April 11 (both public and private)
Central Luzon
Bulacan – all levels until April 13 (both public and private)
Bicol Region
Daraga, Albay – all levels until April 12 (both public and private)
Western Visayas
Iloilo City – all levels, April 11 (public)
Soccsksargen
Sarangani – all levels until April 19 (both public and private)
Tantangan, South Cotabato – afternoon classes in all levels until April 15 (both public and private)
Banga, South Cotabato – afternoon classes in all levels until April 15 (both public and private)
Polomolok, South Cotabato – afternoon classes in all levels until April 15 (both public and private)
Tupi, South Cotabato – afternoon classes in preschool to secondary level until April 12 (both public and private)
Tboli, South Cotabato – afternoon classes in all levels until April 12 (both public and private)
Sultan Kudarat – all levels until April 15 (both public and private)