Classes suspended in Metro Manila and nearby provinces due to extreme heat

Local government units across Metro Manila and nearby provinces have suspended face-to-face classes from May 2 to 3 due to extreme heat conditions.

Classes will shift to distance learning for Thursday and Friday, with some areas extending the suspension into Saturday or Monday as well, including Rizal province which has suspended all face-to-face classes on those days.

Specific cities like Caloocan City, Malabon City, Pasay City, Navotas City, Muntinlupa City, Quezon City, Valenzuela City, Bacoor City in Cavite, General Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite, Imus in Cavite, Indang in Cavite, Masbate City, Mendez in Cavite, Morong in Rizal, San Pedro in Laguna, Santa Rosa in Laguna, Tanza in Cavite, and Ternate in Cavite have also suspended in-person classes.

Private schools are advised to adopt alternative learning modes at their discretion, while universities such as Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), Universidad de Manila (UDM), Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU), and Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) have implemented online classes during this period.

School authorities in areas not specifically mentioned are left to decide on suspending face-to-face classes based on local heat conditions, with some extending the suspension into Saturday or Monday.