La Union suspends classes due to COVID-19 threat

Classes in all levels, both public and private schools, in La Union have been suspended from March 14 to April 12 as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The decision was a joint agreement by the city government, San Fernando City Schools Division, Commission on Higher Education, and the Liga ng mga Barangay, following the Department of Health's (DOH) Code Red Sub-Level 2 alert.

Mayor Alfredo Pablo R. Ortega signed the suspension order, emphasizing that students are still expected to fulfill their academic requirements despite the class suspension.

Schools are tasked with developing alternative methods for students to continue their learning and are reminded that the suspension is not a vacation period.

Parents are urged to monitor their children's activities and ensure they remain at home, avoiding visits to public places like malls and tourist destinations.

Minors will also be subject to a curfew, prohibited from being out in the city between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.