Classes, work suspended in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon due to Typhoon Carina

Several local government units (LGUs), academic institutions, and schools in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Pangasinan, and other parts of Luzon have canceled or shifted classes due to Super Typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon conditions.

Malacañang announced Wednesday, July 24, the suspension of classes at all levels (public and private) and work in government offices in Metro Manila as recommended by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

On Thursday, July 25, the Office of the Executive Secretary extended the suspensions for both Calabarzon and Central Luzon regions due to continuous rainfall from Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.

The provincial government of Pangasinan and the city government of Dagupan also ordered the suspension of classes at all levels and work in government offices on Thursday, July 25, citing safety concerns.

Specifically, Malabon City, Caloocan City, Quezon City, San Juan City, and municipalities within Pangasinan have suspended all levels of public and private schooling.

In addition to school suspensions, essential services such as health care, disaster response, and emergencies remain operational while non-essential jobs are suspended.

Local authorities including Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco, Bataan Governor, and Dagupan Mayor Belen Fernandez have previously announced similar measures citing safety concerns due to Carina's impact on the southwest monsoon.