Suspension of Classes on July 27 Announced by CHED

Executive Secretary Atty. Paquito “Jojo” Ochoa, Jr. has declared the suspension of classes in all levels in Metro Manila on Wednesday, due to tropical storm “Juaning.”

In Region 1, Region 2, CAR and Region 4A, preschool up to high school were suspended. However, classes will resume at the tertiary level.

In Region 4B, only preschool and elementary classes have been suspended.

Ochoa’s decision was based on the recommendation of the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Presidential spokesman Edwin Laciera made the announcement through his Twitter account, @dawende.

NCR – All classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in the entire region (per Regional Director Elena Ruiz).

Reg 1
Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. (based on 10:00 p.m., July 26 PAGASA Bulletin)
Due to Public Storm Signal No. 2, all classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in Pangasinan and La Union (based on 10:00 p.m., July 26 PAGASA Bulletin)
Dagupan City Div: Classes in kindergarten, elementary and secondary suspended today July 27. (as per DepEd announcement)

Reg 2 – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino (per Regional Director Benito Tumamao).

CAR – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, and Benguet (per OIC-Regional Director Teresita Velasco).

Reg 3 – All classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in the entire region: Bataan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Aurora (Per Regional Director Teofila Villanueva)

Reg 4A – All classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in the entire region: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (Per Regional Director Lorna Dino).

Reg 4B
Classes in preschool and elementary will be suspended in Occidental Mindoro (Per Regional Director Sinforosa Guiñares)
Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. (based on 5:00 p.m., July 26 PAGASA Bulletin)

Reg 5 – Automatic suspension will be based on the 4:00 a.m., July 27 PAGASA Bulletin and depending on the local situation, local authorities (LGUs, DepEd local officials, and school heads) may declare cancellation of classes in their respective areas.