
In-person classes have been suspended in some areas across the country for Friday, 11 April, following a forecast from the state weather bureau predicting dangerously high heat indexes.
According to PAGASA, heat index levels exceeding 42°C fall under the "danger" category, where prolonged exposure may lead to heat cramps, exhaustion, or heat stroke.
To safeguard students and faculty, both public and private institutions have opted to shift to remote or alternative learning modalities. Below is a summary of class suspensions and adjustments announced so far:
Quezon City (All public schools: Child Development Centers, Kindergarten to Grade 12, and Alternative Learning System); Classes will shift to alternative learning modes as directed by the local government.
Bacoor City, Cavite
Suspension of in-person classes in all public schools across all levels
Alternative delivery modes to be implemented
Isabela
All public and private schools (elementary and secondary levels): No classes
University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo
Shortened face-to-face class schedule
West Visayas State University (Main Campus)
Suspension of all face-to-face classes