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FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES SUSPENDED IN NCR AND 15 PROVINCES
Malacañang ordered public and private schools at all levels in Metro Manila and 15 provinces to use alternative learning modes today. The covered provinces are Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro.
Memorandum Circular No. 134 cites continued heavy rain from the southwest monsoon and poor air quality in Metro Manila linked to haze from severe forest and peatland fires in Indonesia. Local chief executives may still cancel classes completely when local conditions require it. For parents, the practical question is whether a school will hold synchronous online classes, assign asynchronous work, or suspend learning activities for the day.
WHAT TO WATCH
Check the official announcement from your school or local government before assuming that online classes will proceed. PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rain could still trigger flash floods or landslides in affected areas, while local air-quality advisories may change during the day.
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