Classes suspended in Luzon, Visayas due to storms

Classes were suspended in various locations across Luzon and Visayas on September 17, 18, and 19, 2024, due to Tropical Depression Gener, Tropical Storm Helen, and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.

In Bulacan, three cities and 15 municipalities suspended classes for all levels in both public and private schools on Thursday, September 19, due to light to moderate rains and rising floodwaters.

Calumpit Mayor Lem Faustino advised schools to implement Alternative Delivery Modes like modular and online classes to allow students to continue learning from home.

Malolos City suspended classes for Kindergarten to Grade 12, while the City of Baliuag suspended classes from pre-school to high school.

Other municipalities in Bulacan that suspended classes included Balagtas, Bulakan, Bustos, Hagonoy, Pandi, Pulilan, Obando, Marilao, Meycauayan City, Paombong, Plaridel, Santa Maria, San Rafael, San Miguel, and San Ildefonso.

Valenzuela City in Metro Manila also suspended face-to-face classes for all levels in both public and private schools on Thursday.

Specific municipalities in Antique, such as Culasi, Hamtic, and Pandan, announced suspensions for various levels on Thursday.

Tropical Depression Gener was expected to make landfall by Monday night or Tuesday morning, while Tropical Storm Helen entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Tuesday evening.