F2F classes in Manila public schools suspended
Due to high heat index forecast Monday, Tuesday
MANILA Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public schools in the city on Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30, 2024.
The suspension was based on the Department of Education-National Capital Region’s (DepEd NCR) Memorandum dated April 28, 2024, taking into consideration the high heat index forecast and the nationwide transport strike starting Monday, April 29.
All public schools are directed to implement any alternative mode of learning as it may deem appropriate.
Suspension of face-to-face classes for private schools shall be left to the discretion of their school administration.
However, private schools are encourage to implement any alternative mode of learning as it may deem appropriate.
The mayor said this is due to the forecasted heat index of 45°C according to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) and the announced nationwide transport strike.
