#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for April 13, 2023 (Thursday)
Manila, Philippines – Several Local Government Units and Schools within the Philippines suspended classes and government work on Thursday, April 13, 2023, resulting from Tropical Depression Amang.
Walang Pasok Updates: Abril 13, 2023, Huwebes
(As of 10:18pm, April 12, 2023) Here’s an updated list of towns, cities, and schools that canceled classes/work On Thursday:
Bicol Region
CALABARZON
- Laguna Province
- Calamba – all levels (private and non-private) (Source)
- Province of Laguna – all levels (private and non-private) (Source)
- Quezon Province
- Batangas
- Sto Tomas – Kindergarten to senior highschool (private and non-private) (source)
Central Luzon
- Aurora
- Entire Province – Kindergarten to senior highschool (private and non-private) (source)
- Bulacan
Forecast Weather Conditions Issued at 4:00 PM, 12 April 2023
SYNOPSIS: At 3:00 PM today, the middle of Tropical Depression “Amang” was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Lagonoy, Camarines Sur (13.7°N, 123.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the middle and gustiness of as much as 55 km/h. It’s moving Northwestward slowly.
Forecast Weather Conditions
| Place | Weather Condition | Caused By | Impacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicol Region, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Aurora | Rains with gusty winds | TD Amang | Possible flooding or landslides resulting from moderate to heavy with at times intense rains. Minimal to minor threat to lives and properties resulting from strong winds |
| Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, the remainder of Central Luzon, the remainder of CALABARZON, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, and Antique | Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms | TD Amang | Possible flash floods or landslides resulting from moderate with at times heavy rains |
| The remainder of the country | Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms | TD Amang / Localized Thunderstorms | Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms |
Tropical Depression “Amang”
Issued at 05:00 pm, 12 April 2023 (Valid for broadcast until the following advisory to be issued at 8:00 PM today)
“AMANG” MADE LANDFALL AT LAGONOY, CAMARINES SUR
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
- Forecast collected rainfall for the following 24 hours (from this afternoon to tomorrow afternoon)
- 50-100 mm: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Quezon
- Forecast collected rainfall for the following 3 days (from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon)
- 50-100 mm: CALABARZON, Metro Manila, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and the southern portion of Aurora.
- Under these conditions, isolated flashfloods and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas which can be highly or very highly prone to these hazard as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days.
Severe Winds
- Areas under Wind Signal No. 1 may experience strong winds (strong breeze to close gale strength) related to the tropical depression which can cause minimal to minor impacts to life and property.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
- In the following 24 hours, moderate to rough seas could also be experienced over the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon (1.5 to three.5 m) and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon (1.5 to 2.8 m). Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigating in these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
- “AMANG” is forecast to trace generally northwestward in the following 12 hours and is predicted to omit the eastern localities in Camarines Sur, Lamon Bay, and Quezon (with the opportunity of passing near or over Polillo Islands). Considering the weak and disorganized nature of this depression, considerable changes within the track forecast of succeeding bulletins will not be ruled out.
- The tropical depression is forecast to weaken right into a low pressure area by tomorrow, possibly earlier, resulting from the combined effects of land interaction, dry air intrusion, and increasing vertical wind shear.
Department of Education (DepEd) Class and Work Suspension Guideline:
Listed below are the rules for cancellation or suspension of classes and work in public schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12 where there are typhoons, heavy rains, and floods based on DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2022.
The Department of Education issues these Guidelines on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Schools within the event of Natural Disasters, Power Outages/Power Interruptions, and other calamities to further guide schools, their personnel, and learners, each inside the private and non-private institutions.
1. Typhoon
In-person and online classes in any respect levels are mechanically canceled in schools situated in Local Government Units (LGUs) issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) 1, 2, 3,4, or 5 by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
If the TCWS is issued at a time when classes have already begun, the college shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home whether it is secure to accomplish that. Nonetheless, schools must keep students and personnel secure in class if traveling has turn into unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall settle on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there are strong winds in specific or all areas of the LGU but will not be resulting from a typhoon.
2. Heavy Rainfall
In-person and online classes in any respect levels are mechanically canceled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Yellow, Orange, and Red Rainfall Warnings by the PAGASA.
If the Warning is issued when classes have already begun, the college shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home whether it is secure to accomplish that. Nonetheless, schools are obligated to maintain the scholars and personnel safely in class if traveling has turn into unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall settle on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there are torrential rains in specific or all areas of the LGU but will not be issued a Heavy Rainfall Alert by PAGASA.
3. Flood
In-person and online classes in all levels are mechanically canceled in schools situated in LGUs issued with a Flood Warning by the PAGASA.
If the Flood Warning is issued at a time when classes have already begun, the college shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home, whether it is secure to accomplish that. Nonetheless, schools are obligated to maintain the scholars and personnel safely in class if traveling has turn into unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall settle on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there may be flooding in specific or all areas of the LGU but will not be issued a Flood Warning by PAGASA.
4. Earthquakes
In-person and online classes in all levels are mechanically canceled in schools situated in LGUs where the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) declares an earthquake with PHILVOCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS) V or above.
Local Chief Executives shall settle on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where the PEIS is IV and below.
School Principals can cancel classes at any Intensity Scale if of their assessment, constructing and other structures are seen to be at risk of collapsing or is found to have major damage.
The School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Team Head should clear the return of scholars and personnel in buildings and other structures.
5. Power Outages/ Power Interruptions/ Brownouts
There will probably be no automatic cancellation or suspension of classes if there are power outages/power interruptions/brownouts in schools. If power outages/power interruptions and brownouts have resulted in a poor learning environment, school officials can cancel or suspend classes at their discretion.
6. Adjustments to Learning Delivery As a consequence of Suspensions/Cancellations of Classes
If canceled or suspended classes occur, distance learning or make-up classes shall be implemented to be sure that learning competencies and objectives are still met.
In adherence to the supply of DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2021, learners who miss learning activities resulting from class suspensions caused by various disruptions like disasters and/or emergencies resulting from natural or human-induced hazards shall be accorded due consideration within the completion of their learning tasks.
7. Maintenance of Workforce and Activation of DRRM Teams
Teaching school personnel, including ALS teachers, and non-teaching school personnel in schools, Division Offices, Regional Offices, and the Central Office, shall not be required to report back to work, except those that are mandated to render security, safety, finance, engineering, sanitation, health, and disaster response duties.
Schools, alternatively, should be able to implement distant work with measured output.
Central, Regional, and Schools Division Offices and schools shall activate their DRRM Teams to organize, monitor, and reply to the situation. DRRM Team members, particularly DRRM Coordinators and Engineers, shall be required to report back to work within the aftermath of the disaster to proceed undertaking response, early recovery, and reporting based on established DRRM protocols (e.g., an inspection of college facilities to vet damages as reported by School DRRM Coordinators, detailed assessment of damaged facilities for purposes of developing the Program of Works for infrastructure costing in rehabilitation and recovery plans, and participation in coordination meetings with LDRRMCs). Other DRRM Team members may likewise be required to report back to work as needed.
Officials of personal schools shall exercise discretion relative to the work arrangement of their DRRM personnel.
8. Use of faculties as Evacuation Center or COVID-19 Quarantine and/or Isolation Facility/Vaccination Center
Schools shall not be used as quarantine and/ or isolation facilities or vaccination centers. The authority given to Regional Directors in allowing schools to be designated as quarantine and/or isolation facilities/ vaccination centers under Office Memorandum OM-Osec-2020-004 (Guidance to Regional Directors for Motion Requests by Local Government Units to Use DepEd Schools and Engage DepEd Personnel in Activities Related to COVID-19), is hereby lifted. Office Memorandum OM-OSEC- 2021-03-003 (Use of DepEd Classrooms and Other Facilities as Vaccination Centers) is likewise hereby repealed.
In other disasters, schools could also be used as a right away evacuation site that shouldn’t last greater than fifteen days. LGUs shouldn’t use schools as long-term shelters for evacuees.
9. Conduct of Psychological First Aid
As the upkeep of a conducive learning environment requires addressing the immediate needs of affected learners and personnel within the aftermath of disasters, all Schools Division Offices, with the support of Regional Offices, shall assess Mental Health and Psychosocial Support needs and services and lead the conduct of Psychological First Aid (PFA). This shall include the mobilization of trained PFA providers and partners and if needed, referral pathways for learners and personnel identified for further specialized psychological support services. Required health standards shall all the time be applied.
10. Responsibility of Parents or Guardians
The DepEd still maintains that oldsters or guardians are accountable for determining whether their children should attend classes considering their physical and/or mental health during disasters and calamities. This is applicable even when no order for cancellation or suspension of classes has been issued.
Nonetheless, it is usually the responsibility of the parents or guardians to be sure that their child can meet up with the needed competencies that the learners should master.
For more information, read DO 37, s. 2022: https://bit.ly/DO37S2022
*Suspension of classes for the tertiary level (colleges and universities) will probably be on the discretion of college management.
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