Universities, colleges suspend classes due to heavy rain

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MANILA, Philippines – At least 19 schools and universities in Metro Manila suspended classes on Thursday afternoon, June 13, due to heavy rain and flooding in some areas.

Here is a list of schools that have already suspended classes:

1. Adamson University – Classes and offices from 4 PM onwards
2. Arellano University
3. Centro Escolar University
4. City College of Manila
5. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (CSB) – Classes from 4:20 PM onwards
6. De La Salle University (DLSU) – All classes and levels except Science and Technology Complex, including office work from 4:20 PM onwards
7. Far Eastern University-East Asia College – Afternoon classes
8. Far Eastern University-Manila (FEU-M)
9. La Consolacion College
10. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila (PLM) – Classes and admin work from 4 PM onwards
11. Philippine Women’s University-Manila (PWU-M)
12. San Beda College – Classes from 4 PM onwards
13. San Sebastian College – Classes from 4:30 PM onwards
14. Santa Isabel College
15. St. Paul University-Manila – Classes from 4 PM onwards
16. St. Scholastica’s College-Manila – Night classes
17. University of Santo Tomas (UST) – Afternoon classes from 3 PM onwards
18. University of the East-Manila (UE-M) – Classes in all levels
19. University of the Philippines-Manila (UP-M) – Classes and offices from 3:30 PM onwards

The Manila City government suspended classes in all public elementary and high schools, while Pasay City suspended classes in all levels of private and public schools from 4:30 PM onwards. 

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reported flooding in parts of España, EDSA, and Taft avenues at 3:30 PM today. – Rappler.com