MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday ordered the suspension of face-to-face classes from Kindergarten to Senior High School in all public and private schools as thunderstorms enhanced by the southwest monsoon (habagat) continued to bring heavy rains over the city.
The suspension was made upon the recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD).
The MCDRRMD said that rainfall was expected to persist throughout Wednesday afternoon at roughly the same intensity recorded the previous day, generally light to moderate, with occasional heavy rains, consistent with prevailing habagat conditions.
Isko directed the schools to shift to the Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) to ensure the continuity of learning while minimizing risks to students, teachers and other school personnel.
Authorities urged the residents to remain cautious and monitor official advisories as weather conditions may change.
