LGUs, schools extend class suspension until Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Due to non-stop rains in Metro Manila and some parts Luzon, some local goverment officials and school officials announced that classes will remain suspended until Wednesday, August 8.

Areas that have suspended classes in all levels tomorrow are:

City of Manila
Caloocan City
Las Pinas City
Makati City
Malabon City
Marikina City
Muntinlupa City
Navotas City
Pasay City
Pasig City
Pateros
Quezon City
San Juan City
Taguig City
Valenzuela City
Laguna
Cavite
Rodriguez, Rizal
Cainta, Rizal
Binangonan
Batangas
Pampanga
Paombong, Bulacan
Bulacan
Balanga City, Bataan
Zambales
Batangas

Schools that have also suspended classes are:

St. Paul College, Pasig
Adamson University
Far Eastern University (all campuses)
Ateneo de Manila University
University of the East (all campuses)
Polytechnic University of the Phillipines (all campuses, except QC branch)
De La Salle University
Bataan Peninsula State University
Trinity University of Asia
Centro Escolar University (all campuses)
University of the Philippines – Diliman

(We’ll be updating this list as more information becomes available.)

Incessant rain has been pounding the capital and large parts of Luzon since Monday, August 6. The weather bureau said it’s the southwest monsoon that’s causing the heavy rain in Luzon. – Rappler.com

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Everyone is encouraged to help out. Check this list of evacuation centers and relief operations in Metro Manila for places near you.

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