Classes suspended in Manila, Pasay cities Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines–Due to anticipated heavy rains and floods, at least Manila and Pasay cities suspended classes on Tuesday.

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada called off classes in all levels in the city.

In Pasay, only classes in elementary and high schools have been suspended by the city government.

The following schools had earlier declared suspension of classes due to the inclement weather:

— Philippine Women’s University

— University of Santo Tomas

— University of the East – Manila and Caloocan campus

— Letran Manila – plus offices

— University of the Philippines Manila

— Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila campus

— Mapua Institute – Manila campus

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) earlier placed Metro Manila under yellow rainfall warning‎ after a low pressure area (LPA) was spotted off Camarines Norte.