Class Suspensions for Thursday, November 7, 2024

Class Suspensions for Thursday, November 7, 2024

With Typhoon Marce 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.

3. Flood Advisories:

- Areas placed under flood warnings by PAGASA also automatically suspend classes, as flooding poses significant safety risks.

Affected Areas and Warnings:

As of November 6, 2024, 5:00 P.M., PAGASA has issued the following warning signals:

TCW Signal No. 3
Luzon:
The northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga)

TCW Signal No. 2
Luzon:
Batanes, the rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Divilacan), Apayao, the northern portion of Kalinga (Rizal, Pinukpuk, Balbalan), the northern portion of Abra (Langiden, Bangued, Danglas, Tayum, La Paz, Dolores, Lagayan, San Juan, Lagangilang, Tineg, Lacub, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong), Ilocos Norte, and the northern portion of Ilocos Sur (Sinait, Cabugao, San Juan, Magsingal, Santo Domingo, Bantay, San Ildefonso, San Vicente, Santa Catalina)

TCW Signal No. 1
Luzon:
The rest of Ilocos Sur, La Union, the northwestern portion of Pangasinan (Bani, Bolinao, Anda, City of Alaminos, Agno, Sual), the rest of Abra, the rest of Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, the rest of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Baler)

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Running List of Class Suspensions

Several areas have suspended classes due to Typhoon Marce, including:

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Additional suspensions may be announced as the situation develops.