#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for September 26, 2023 (Tuesday)
Manila, Philippines – Several Local Government Units and Schools within the Philippines suspended classes and government work on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, as a result of the volcanic smog from Taal Volcano.
Taal Volcano within the Philippines has been emitting volcanic smog or vog because the first week of September 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued health advisories as a result 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 as a result 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 Tuesday, 26 September 2023. This decision will undoubtedly affect many within the region because the hazardous air quality persists.
Walang Pasok Updates: September 26, 2023, Martes
(As of 4:45pm, September 25, 2023) Here’s an updated list of towns, cities, and schools that canceled classes/work on Monday:
CALABARZON
Batangas
- Sto. Tomas – K to 12 ALS Face to Face Classes and shall shift to Modular / Online (source)
- Alitagtag – All Levels, Public and Private, shall shift to an alternate modality (source)
Laguna
- Calauan – All Levels, Publis and Private Schools (source)
- Bay – All Levels, Publis and Private Schools (source)
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 protected to accomplish that. Nevertheless, schools must keep students and personnel protected in class if traveling has turn into unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall choose the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there are strong winds in specific or all areas of the LGU but shouldn’t be as a result 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 protected to accomplish that. Nevertheless, schools are obligated to maintain the scholars and personnel safely in class if traveling has turn into unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall choose the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there are torrential rains in specific or all areas of the LGU but shouldn’t 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 protected to accomplish that. Nevertheless, schools are obligated to maintain the scholars and personnel safely in class if traveling has turn into unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall choose the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there may be flooding in specific or all areas of the LGU but shouldn’t be issued a Flood Warning by PAGASA.
Responsibility of Parents or Guardians
The DepEd still maintains that folks or guardians are liable 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.
Nevertheless, 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 likely be on the discretion of college management.
Flight Cancellations within the Philippines
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Philippine Weather Updates: Some Classes on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, have been canceled in various parts of CALABARZON as a result of the volcanic smog from Taal Volcano.
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