Classes at all levels in private and public schools in several cities in Metro Manila were suspended on Monday, November 18, after Metro Manila was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 due to Super Typhoon Pepito.

In the eastern portion of Metro Manila, the local governments of Mandaluyong and Marikina declared the suspension through DepEd Order no. 37, series of 2022, which states that during natural disasters or calamities, classes in public schools are automatically suspended in areas under the Philippine atmosphere. , Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals (TCWS) 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Meanwhile, the local government of Pasig said the suspension of classes at all levels in private and public schools in the city on Monday will be based on the presence of a TCWS over Metro Manila starting at 4 am.

“If TCWS is in effect in Metro Manila at 4:00 AM, automatic suspension of pasig in Pasig (If a TCWS is in effect for Metro Manila tomorrow at 4:00 AM, classes in Pasig schools will be suspended automatically)” it said.

Last November 11, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reminded students and school staff not to wait for a local announcement of class suspension when signal no. 1 or higher has already been lifted in Metro Manila as this automatically means classes at all levels are suspended. in the city.

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Sotto explained the existing Executive Order no. PCG-48, series of 2024, locating Department of Education (DepEd) Order no. 37, series of 2022.

During a typhoon, DepEd said that in-person, online and work classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System (ALS) at all levels are “automatically cancelled” in schools located in local government units (LGU) issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind. Signals (TCWS) 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 by PAGASA.

The mayor added that if a typhoon or heavy rain occurs but no red or orange rainfall warning is issued, school principals have the authority to cancel or suspend classes in their jurisdiction if they believe the conditions are unsafe for students and staff.

The local governments of Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela and Quezon City also declared the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools.

Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar also suspended classes at all levels in both public and private schools as she said they prioritized the safety of students, teachers and residents who go to school in during the typhoon.

Residents are advised to be alert and check city government for weather announcements and conditions.

According to the PAGASA bulletin from 17:00, signal no. 2 is raised in Metro Manila, where “minor to moderate impacts” from strong winds are possible.

The typhoon is expected to leave Luzon by late Sunday or early Monday, November 18. It may leave the Philippine area of ​​responsibility by Monday morning or noon.

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