Most classes resume in Central Luzon —DepEd

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education said Wednesday that regular classes resumed in most parts Region III except for the followings areas in Pampanga which still have flooded schools:

Weather, Education, Kabayan, Regions, Central Luzon

Macabebe West District: San Esteban Elementary School, Consuelo Elementary School, Sta. Maria Elementary School, San Rafael Elementary School, Sto Niño Elementary School, and the villages of Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti Elementary School, Castuli, Sta. Lutgarda, San Juan, Lolu Sapang Malalam and Sitio (sub-village) Mindanao.

Macabebe East District: Masantol San Isidro Elementary School, Sapang Kawayan Elementary School San Isidro Elementary School, and in the villages of Caduag Tete, San Gabriel, San Roque, Sta. Rita, Telacsan, Telacsan.

Classes were suspended in many parts of Region III Tuesday due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon currently affecting Luzon which was enhanced by a low pressure area southwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur.

“We remind the local authorities (LGUs, DepEd officials, and principals) that they may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents, of course, can decide whether to send their children to school or not,” DepEd said.

“We also urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases,” it added.

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