Classes suspended in Metro Manila due to weather, traffic protest

Local government units suspended classes on Monday, August 5, due to bad weather, expected heavy traffic from a transportation protest, and high tide in coastal areas.

The state weather bureau forecasts continued rain in parts of Southern Luzon and Visayas because of the southwest monsoon.

Transport groups are planning a nationwide protest called 'AKKAP MO Synchronize Unity Walk' to demand the repeal of a Senate resolution suspending the Public Transport Modernization Program.

Navotas City, Malabon City, and San Jose del Monte in Bulacan suspended classes due to weather conditions or the transport protest.

Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval and Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco cited high tide as an additional risk for flooding in their areas.