#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions on July 27, 2026 for Marcos' 5th SONA

Walang Pasok: LGUs declare class suspensions for the July 27, 2026 SONA.

MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) have officially announced a class suspension (#WalangPasok) on Monday, July 27, 2026. The cancellation of classes at all levels is in preparation for the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The localized suspensions are designed to minimize public inconvenience from anticipated road closures, transport strikes, and heavy traffic along major Metro Manila thoroughfares. It also allows students, faculty, and staff to tune in to the President's annual national address.

Official List of Class Suspensions for July 27, 2026 (Updated)

Below is the updated list of cities and municipalities that have declared walang pasok for Monday:

• 📍 Quezon City

  All levels (Public and Private) — The 2026 SONA will be held at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. To maintain peace and order, the local government will also implement a strict liquor ban from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Over 20,000 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel will be deployed for crowd control.

• 📍 City of Manila

  All levels (Public and Private) — The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) confirmed the suspension of all face-to-face and online classes. This covers students from kindergarten up to the collegiate and university levels to allow Manileños to monitor the President's address.

MMDA Traffic Advisory and Rerouting

Motorists and commuters are heavily advised to plan their routes accordingly. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) expects heavy traffic buildup and has advised the public to avoid the following areas:

• Commonwealth Avenue
• IBP Road
• Thoroughfares adjacent to the House of Representatives

Bookmark this page! This is a developing story. This list will be updated in real-time as more LGUs and educational institutions issue their official walang pasok advisories. For the full, live-updating list, you can also check the official tracker here.