Classes suspended in Quezon towns due to extreme heat

All face-to-face classes in General Luna town, Quezon province, are suspended starting Wednesday, April 24, due to extreme heat conditions.

Tayabas City also suspended in-person classes on Thursday and Friday (April 25 and 26) to protect students from dangerous heat levels.

Mayor Matt Erwin Florido of General Luna issued Executive Order No. 17 mandating the transition to asynchronous learning for all educational levels until further notice, while Mayor Maria Lourdes Reynoso-Pontioso in Tayabas noted that the heat index reached 'extreme danger' levels.

Teachers are encouraged to provide online materials and resources to ensure continuous education during the suspension period.

Pagasa warned of rising heat indices reaching 'extreme danger' levels in the coming days and next month during the summer season, highlighting the urgent need for precautionary measures.