List: Class Suspensions, August 18, 2026



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Several local government units have announced the suspension of classes and the adoption of alternative work arrangements on Tuesday, August 18, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon continue to affect parts of the country.
Here is the running list of class suspensions and government work arrangements so far:
Caloocan — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Manila — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Marikina — all levels, public and private
Pasig — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Mandaluyong — all levels, public and private; shift to modular and asynchronous learning
Navotas — all levels, public and private
Parañaque — all levels, public and private
Malabon — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative learning
Quezon City — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Valenzuela City — all levels, public and private
San Juan — all levels, public and private
Makati — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Taguig — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Muntinlupa — all levels, public and private; alternative work arrangement in government offices
All levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Government work, except for personnel engaged in essential and emergency services, shall shift to work-from-home arrangements
All levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Pandi — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Santa Maria — all levels, public and private; alternative work arrangement in government offices
Naic — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Trece Martires — all levels, public and private; alternative work arrangement in government offices
Dasmariñas — all levels, public and private; alternative work arrangement in government offices
Cavite — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
San Simon — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning until Thursday, August 20
Sto. Tomas — all levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning until Thursday, August 20
Pangasinan
Binmaley — all levels, public and private
Sual — all levels, public and private; work-from-home arrangement in government offices
Antipolo — all levels, public and private
Zambales
Candelaria — all levels, public and private
Masinloc — all levels, public and private; government work suspended except for essential services
All levels, public and private; alternative work arrangement in government offices
All levels, public and private; shift to alternative mode of learning
Socorro — elementary to senior high school, public and private