#WalangPasok: Metro Manila and Other Areas With Class Suspensions
Thursday, Sept. 25 – Due to the approach of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong”, several areas in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, the Visayas, and Central Luzon have announced class suspensions. Forecasts from PAGASA warn that Opong is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding, which pose serious risks to safety, commuting, and infrastructure.
Local governments have thus preemptively suspended classes at all levels to protect students, teachers, and staff from hazardous conditions.
Metro Manila
Quezon City – All Levels (private and public)
City of Manila – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private), until Saturday, Sept. 27
Marikina City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private), until Saturday, Sept. 27
Muntinlupa City – All levels (public and private)
CALABARZON / Bicol / Region V / Surrounding
- Quezon province -all levels (public and private)
- Cavite province – all levels (public and private), until Saturday, Sept. 27
- Laguna: Biñan City – all levels (public and private)
- Batangas Province:
Alitagtag – all levels (public and private)
Calaca City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
Lobo – all levels (public and private)
Mabini – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
Padre Garcia – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
Rosario – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
San Juan – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
Tingloy – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
Central Luzon / Other Luzon Provinces
• Bulacan
• Pampanga
• Nueva Ecija
• Tarlac
• Bataan
• Zambales
• Bataan, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan etc., are included under Signal No. 1 areas
Visayas
Cebu (northern parts)
• Parts of Northern Cebu have class suspensions due to inclement weather from Opong
Samar / Eastern Samar / Northern Samar
• Various portions under Signal No. 2 / class suspension announcements (Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar)
• Portions under Signal No. 1 (rest of Samar/Eastern Samar)
Biliran / Leyte / Southern Leyte
• Biliran is listed under areas under Signal No. 1
• Leyte (northern, other parts) included in Signal No. 1 coverage
According to PAGASA, Severe Tropical Storm Opong has intensified as it moves across the Philippine area of responsibility, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm has prompted tropical cyclone wind signals over parts of Luzon and the Visayas, raising threats of flooding, storm surges, and landslides in vulnerable communities. In response, some local government units have not only suspended face-to-face classes but also directed schools to shift to Alternative Delivery Modes of Learning, such as synchronous and asynchronous sessions, to ensure continuity of learning despite the weather disruptions.