The decision to suspend classes and switch to blended learning due to the extreme heat will be based on the assessment of the local chief executive and school heads.
SEVERAL academic institutions in New Bataan, Davao de Oro suspended their classes on Friday, April 12 following the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked the municipality on Thursday morning, April 11.
Toledo City Mayor Marjorie “Joie” Perales ordered the suspension of in-person classes at all levels in all public schools in the city due to unbearable classroom condition brought about by the intense heat.
Stay indoors and stay hydrated as extreme heat causes class suspensions until April 2. Local government units advise the public to avoid outdoor activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to the heat index reaching 42 degrees Celsius. Some areas also experience water shortage. Find out more.