Several areas across the Philippines have suspended classes for Monday, September 16, 2024, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

Authorities in both local and national levels have issued the suspension of classes to ensure the safety of students. The list below will continue to be updated as more announcements are made.

LUZON

MIMAROPA Region

• Occidental Mindoro
  • Magsaysay – all levels (public and private)
  • Rizal – all levels (public and private)
  • San Jose – all levels (public and private)
• Palawan
  • Coron – all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, September 17

VISAYAS

Negros Island Region

• Negros Occidental
  • Bago City – all levels (public and private)
  • Binalbagan – all levels (public and private)
  • Enrique B. Magalona – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
  • Himamaylan City – all levels (public and private)
  • Hinigaran – all levels (public and private)
  • Isabela – all levels (public and private)
  • Kabankalan City – all levels (public and private)
  • La Carlota City – all levels (public and private), until Tuesday, September 17
  • Moises Padilla – all levels (public and private)
  • Murcia – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
  • Pulupandan – all levels (public and private)
  • Sagay City – all levels (public and private)
  • Silay City – all levels (public and private)
  • Talisay City – all levels (public and private)
  • Bacolod City – preschool to senior high school (public and private)

Siquijor

• All levels (public and private)

Western Visayas

• Antique
  • Anini-y – all levels (public and private)
  • Barbaza – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
  • Belison – all levels (public and private)
  • Bugasong – all levels (public and private)
  • Culasi – all levels (public and private)
  • Hamtic – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
  • Libertad – face-to-face classes for preschool to senior high school (public and private)
  • Patnongon – all levels (public and private)
  • San Jose de Buenavista – face-to-face classes for preschool to senior high school (public and private)
  • Sebaste – all levels (public and private)
  • Sibalom – preschool to senior high school (public and private)
  • Tibiao – face-to-face classes for preschool to senior high school (public and private)
  • Tobias Fornier – all levels (public and private)

Read: September 16, 2024 declared legal holiday in the Philippines

As more local government units assess the weather conditions, additional suspensions may be announced. Stay updated for further announcements from authorities regarding class cancellations in affected areas.

This decision aims to prioritize the safety of students and faculty amid the heavy rainfall and potential hazards. Stay safe and take necessary precautions if you’re in areas impacted by the monsoon.