Several areas in the Philippines have declared class suspensions for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, due to the anticipated impact of Typhoon Julian (#JulianPH). Affected regions include parts of Northern Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The announcement comes as authorities aim to prioritize the safety of students amid the potential hazards brought by heavy rains and strong winds from the typhoon.
Affected Areas:
Region 1 – Ilocos Region
- Dagupan City: All levels, public and private schools
- Ilocos Norte: All levels, public and private schools
- Ilocos Sur: All levels, public and private schools
- La Union: All levels, public and private schools
- Pangasinan: All levels, public and private schools
Region 2 – Cagayan Valley
- Batanes: All levels, public and private schools
- Cagayan:
- Allacapan: All levels, public and private schools
- Aparri: All levels, public schools
- Camalaniugan: Kindergarten to senior high school, public and private schools
- Gonzaga: Preschool to senior high school, public and private schools
- Lal-lo: All levels, public and private schools
- Tuao: All levels, public and private schools
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
- Abra: All levels, public and private schools
- Apayao: Kindergarten to Grade 12, public and private schools
- Baguio City: Preschool to senior high school, public and private schools
- Benguet: All levels, public and private schools
The decision to suspend classes is based on weather advisories and coordination with local government units, ensuring the safety of students and school personnel.
Cebu Earthquake Triggers Class Suspensions
In a separate event, several local governments in Cebu also suspended in-person classes on Monday, October 1, following a magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck the province the previous day. The Department of Education’s Cebu City Division ordered a shift to modular learning to allow for a thorough inspection of school buildings.
Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Cordova Town suspended in-person classes to assess any structural damage caused by the quake, prioritizing the safety of students and staff before resuming normal operations.
Further announcements regarding class resumption will be made as inspections are completed. Authorities advise the public to stay updated through official channels for weather and safety updates.