Duterte suspends classes in Metro Manila vs COVID-19

Classes in Metro Manila were suspended by President Rodrigo Duterte from March 10 to 14, 2020, as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.

Prior to this, several cities and schools had already announced suspensions for March 10.

Navotas City, Taytay in Rizal, San Juan City, Marikina City, and Lingayen in Pangasinan had announced class suspensions for all levels in both public and private institutions.

Pasay City and Cainta in Rizal were set to suspend classes for two days, March 9 and 10.

Marikina City's suspension was initially planned until March 11.

Manila announced a suspension of classes until March 15, 2020.

Other areas that announced cancellations for Tuesday, March 10, include Bulacan, Cainta in Rizal, Cavite, Lingayen in Pangasinan, and Rodriguez in Rizal, all for all levels in public and private schools.

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