Classes suspended in Metro Manila, Luzon due to monsoon rains

Several local government units in Metro Manila and Luzon have suspended classes on Friday, September 5, due to heavy rainfall brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

In Metro Manila, cities such as Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, and Marikina suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools.

Parañaque, San Juan, Valenzuela, and Pasay City also announced suspensions, while Pasig City and Pateros suspended classes up to Senior High School.

In Bulacan, multiple areas including Baliwag City, Bocaue, and Malolos suspended classes at all levels, with some like Santa Maria and Hagonoy extending suspensions only up to Senior High School.

Other Luzon areas with suspensions include Cainta in Rizal; Bamban in Tarlac; Santiago in Isabela; and several municipalities in Bataan.

Pampanga saw class suspensions in Arayat, Sta. Ana, Macabebe, Masantol, and Candaba, mostly up to High School level.

Zambales also suspended classes in Olongapo City, Subic, and other municipalities, with some suspensions limited to Senior High School.