Class Suspensions for Friday, November 15, 2024
Class Suspensions for Friday, November 15, 2024
Here is a running list of areas with automatic class suspensions for Friday, November 15, 2024, in anticipation of the effects of typhoon Ofel.
With Typhoon Ofel affecting various regions, multiple local government units (LGUs) have announced class suspensions at all levels to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Department of Education (DepEd) reminds the public of DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2022, which outlines automatic class suspension guidelines, ensuring that families can make quick decisions without waiting for individual LGU announcements when specific warning signals are issued.
Key Highlights of DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2022 for Automatic Class Suspensions
1. Typhoons:
In-person, online classes and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Alternative Learning System (ALS) are automatically canceled in schools situated in Local Government Units (LGUs) issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) 1, 2, 3,4, or 5 by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
If the TCWS is issued when classes have already begun, the school shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home if it is safe. However, schools must keep students and personnel safe in school if traveling has become unsafe.
2. Heavy Rainfall Warnings:
Orange or Red Rainfall Warnings issued by PAGASA automatically suspend classes in all affected areas to ensure student and staff safety.
Orange or Red Rainfall Warnings issued by PAGASA automatically suspend classes in all affected areas to ensure student and staff safety.
3. Flood Advisories:
- Areas placed under flood warnings by PAGASA also automatically suspend classes, as flooding poses significant safety risks.
DepED Order 37 s2022 - GUIDELINES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF CLASSES AND WORK IN SCHOOLS - DOWNLOAD
Severe Tropical Storm "Pepito"
Issued at 11:00 pm, 14 November 2024
(Valid for broadcast until the next advisory to be issued at 5:00 AM tomorrow)
Luzon
Catanduanes, The eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Presentacion, San Jose, Lagonoy), the eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Santo Domingo, Bacacay, Legazpi City, Malinao, Manito, Tiwi), and the eastern and southern portions of Sorsogon (Juban, City of Sorsogon, Barcelona, Bulusan, Magallanes, Gubat, Santa Magdalena, Casiguran, Bulan, Irosin, Matnog, Prieto Diaz)
Visayas
Northern Samar, the northern portion of Eastern Samar (San Policarpo, Arteche, Jipapad, Maslog, Dolores, Oras), and the northeastern portion of Samar (Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan
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Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #17
• Typhoon "Ofel"
• Severe Tropical Storm "Pepito"
TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS
Issued at 5:00 pm, 14 November 2024
(Valid for broadcast until 8:00 PM today)
TCWS No.4
Issued at 5:00 pm, 14 November 2024
(Valid for broadcast until 8:00 PM today)
TCWS No.4
LUZON:
Babuyan Islands and the northern and eastern portions of mainland Cagayan (Santa Teresita, Ballesteros, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Lal-Lo, Allacapan, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Abulug, Pamplona, Sanchez-Mira)
TCWS No.3
LUZON:
Batanes, the rest of Cagayan, the northern portion of Isabela (San Pablo, Tumauini, Cabagan, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Maconacon, Delfin Albano), the northern portion of Apayao (Flora, Santa Marcela, Luna, Pudtol, Calanasan, Kabugao), and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud, Adams, Dumalneg)
TCWS No.2
LUZON:
The western and eastern portions of Isabela (Quezon, Quirino, Mallig, San Manuel, Aurora, Cabatuan, City of Cauayan, Benito Soliven, Naguilian, Gamu, Burgos, Reina Mercedes, Luna, Roxas, San Mariano, Palanan, Ilagan City, Divilacan, Dinapigue), the rest of Apayao, Kalinga, the northeastern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Malibcong, Lagayan, San Juan, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Daguioman), the eastern portion of Mountain Province (Paracelis), and the rest of Ilocos Norte.
TCWS No.1
LUZON:
The rest of Isabela, Quirino, the northern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Ambaguio, Solano, Bayombong, Quezon, Bagabag, Diadi, Villaverde, Dupax del Norte, Bambang), the rest of Mountain Province, the rest of Ifugao, the rest of Abra, the northern portion of Benguet (Mankayan, Kabayan, Kibungan, Bakun, Buguias), Ilocos Sur, the northern portion of La Union (Luna, Sudipen, Bangar, Santol, Balaoan), and the northern portion of Aurora (Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dilasag, Dipaculao)
Source: DOST-PAGASA
Source: DOST-PAGASA
The following local government units have declared a suspension of classes and government work:
Albay province: All levels, both public and private, from 12 noon on November 14 until further notice; government offices are closed, except those related to public safety, disaster risk reduction, health, and essential services.
Catanduanes province: All levels, both public and private; government offices are suspended, except for those involved in providing basic services, health care, disaster preparedness/response, and other critical services.
Albay province: All levels, both public and private, from 12 noon on November 14 until further notice; government offices are closed, except those related to public safety, disaster risk reduction, health, and essential services.
Catanduanes province: All levels, both public and private; government offices are suspended, except for those involved in providing basic services, health care, disaster preparedness/response, and other critical services.
LUZON
Bicol
• Camarines Norte – all levels (public and private)
• Camarines Sur – all levels (public and private)
• Masbate – all levels (public and private)
• Sorsogon – all levels (public and private)
Cagayan Valley
• Cagayan – all levels (public and private)
Isabela
• Echague – all levels (public and private)
• San Isidro – all levels (public and private)
• Santiago City – all levels (public and private)
• Quirino – all levels (public and private)
Calabarzon
Batangas province
• Alitagtag – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
• Balete – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
• Cuenca – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
• Laurel – all levels (public and private)
Cordillera Administrative Region
• Abra – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
• Mountain Province
• Paracelis – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
Mimaropa
• Occidental Mindoro
• Mamburao – all levels (public and private) for November 16 to 18, Saturday to Monday
VISAYAS
Eastern Visayas
Biliran
• Naval – all levels (public and private)
Eastern Samar
• Guiuan – all levels (public and private)
• Northern Samar – all levels (public and private)
Samar
• Daram – all levels (public)
Additional suspensions may be announced as the situation develops.
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