#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Manila, Philippines – Several Local Government Units and Schools within the Philippines suspended classes and government work on Monday, September 25, 2023, on account of the volcanic smog from Taal Volcano.
Taal Volcano within the Philippines has been emitting volcanic smog or vog for the reason that first week of September 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued health advisories on account of vog, which might severely irritate the eyes, throat, and respiratory tract.
As air quality continues to stay poor in parts of Southern Tagalog and Metro Manila on account of the combined effects of Taal Volcano’s volcanic smog and vehicle pollution, local government executives are expected to announce a suspension of classes for Monday, 25 September 2023. This decision will undoubtedly affect many within the region because the hazardous air quality persists.
Walang Pasok Updates: September 25, 2023, Lunes
(As of 4:45pm, September 24, 2023) Here’s an updated list of towns, cities, and schools that canceled classes/work on Monday:
CALABARZON
Batangas
- Sto. Tomas City – kindergarten to senior highschool, including ALS, private and non-private (shift to modular distance learning or online class)
- Malvar – all levels, private and non-private (shift to modular distance learning or online class)
- Laurel – all levels, private and non-private (shift to modular distance learning or online class)
- Mataas na Kahoy – all levels, private and non-private (shift to modular distance learning or online class)
Laguna
- City of Cabuyao – all levels, private and non-private
- Calamba City – kindergarten to senior highschool, private and non-private (shift to modular distance learning)
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.
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 varsity shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home whether it is secure to achieve this. Nonetheless, schools must keep students and personnel secure in class if traveling has develop 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 on account of a typhoon.
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 varsity shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home whether it is secure to achieve this. Nonetheless, schools are obligated to maintain the scholars and personnel safely in class if traveling has develop 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.
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 varsity shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home whether it is secure to achieve this. Nonetheless, schools are obligated to maintain the scholars and personnel safely in class if traveling has develop 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.
Responsibility of Parents or Guardians
The DepEd still maintains that folks or guardians are answerable 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, additionally it is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to be certain 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 faculty management.
Flight Cancellations within the Philippines
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Philippine Weather Updates: Some Classes on Monday, September 25, 2023, have been canceled in various parts of CALABARZON on account of the volcanic smog from Taal Volcano.
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