High heat index: Manila suspends face-to-face classes
(PNA file photo by Yancy Lim)
MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila on Tuesday suspended face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private schools, due to a high heat index.
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna made the announcement in a social media post late Monday, citing the recommendation of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office.
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“Schools are advised to shift to any alternative learning modality,” she added.
She advised everyone to take caution as Manila’s heat index is expected to peak at 43°C on Tuesday.
Other areas have also announced class suspensions due to soaring heat indices:
–Quezon City – Kindergarten to senior high school, public (No face-to-face classes)
–Bacoor, Cavite – Preschool to Grade 12, public and private (No face-to-face classes)
–Abucay, Bataan – All levels, public and private
–Orani, Bataan – All levels, public and private
–Samal, Bataan – All levels, public and private
–Hermosa, Bataan – All levels, public and private (PNA)
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