WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Thursday, Sept. 10
[Updated Sept. 9, 2026, 7:55 p.m.]
MANILA, Philippines — Face-to-face classes are suspended in parts of Luzon on Thursday, September 10, amid heavy rains brought by the persistence of the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.
READ: Habagat, trough of TD to drench Luzon, Visayas Wednesday
The following areas have announced class suspensions:
Pampanga
- San Simon – no face-to-face classes; all levels; public and private (except Concepcion Integrated School); until Friday, Sept. 11
- Sto. Tomas – no face-to-face classes; all levels; public and private (until Saturday, Sept. 12)
- Masantol – no face-to-face classes; all levels; public and private
Benguet
- Kibungan – no face-to-face classes for daycare
Following an announcement from Malacañang, government offices and schools in Metro Manila and 13 provinces were also directed to adopt alternative work and learning arrangements.
READ: NCR, 13 Luzon areas to adopt alternative work, learning setup
Under Memorandum Circular No. 135 issued by the Office of the President on Sept. 10, the areas are as follows:
- Metro Manila
- La Union
- Pangasinan
- Benguet
- Bataan
- Bulacan
- Pampanga
- Zambales
- Batangas
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Rizal
- Occidental Mindoro
- Oriental Mindoro
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