TD Verbena causes class suspensions and shift to online learning in NCR, Bicol, Calabarzon

Various local government units across the Philippines suspended or shifted to alternative learning modes on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, due to the impacts of Tropical Depression Verbena.

In Metro Manila, cities like Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, and Valenzuela implemented changes, ranging from shifting to modular or online classes to outright suspension for all levels.

San Juan City declared no classes for all levels in both public and private institutions.

The Bicol Region also saw adjustments, with Albay province shifting all levels to alternative delivery modes.

Several municipalities in Camarines Norte, including Daet, Labo, Mercedes, and Paracale, adopted alternative learning modes for all school levels.

Talisay and Vinzons in Camarines Norte, however, announced a complete suspension of classes for all levels.

In Calabarzon, Batangas province saw suspensions in Balete, San Jose, and Sto. Tomas City for kindergarten to senior high school levels, with some shifting to alternative learning modalities.