In light of the inclement weather and to aid recovery from the onslaught of Tropical Storm Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat), several localities have announced class suspensions for Monday, July 29, 2024. These suspensions cover all levels of education in both public and private schools.
Pasig City: All levels, public and private Bacnotan, La Union: All levels, public and private Balaoan, La Union: All levels, public and private Luna, La Union: All levels, public and private Bauang, La Union: All levels, public and private
The decision aims to ensure the safety of students and staff while allowing affected areas to recover and address the aftermath of the heavy rains and flooding caused by CarinaPH and the habagat.
Meanwhile, the Department of Education (DepEd) released data on Sunday, July 28, indicating that a total of 979 schools will postpone their scheduled start of classes on July 29. The breakdown of these schools is as follows:
- National Capital Region (NCR): 225 schools
- Region I: 231 schools
- Region III: 452 schools
- Region IV-A: 67 schools
- Region XIII: 4 schools
These schools have decided to conduct clean-up and rehabilitation activities to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara, on July 26, stated that the opening of public schools for School Year 2024-2025, scheduled for July 29, will proceed for those not severely affected by the widespread flooding brought about by the Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon. The DepEd emphasized the importance of preparedness and recovery efforts in the affected areas.
As of the latest data from DepEd, the total enrollment for public and private schools across all basic education levels stands at 19,268,747. The significant number of enrolled students highlights the importance of ensuring that schools are ready to welcome them back in a safe and prepared environment.
Local government units (LGUs) and school administrators are working closely to assess the situation and make informed decisions regarding class suspensions and the start of the school year. The public is advised to stay tuned to official announcements from their respective LGUs and DepEd for further updates.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to keep their children at home and prioritize their safety during this period of adverse weather conditions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
Stay safe and stay informed by following official channels for the latest updates on class suspensions and other weather-related advisories.