Places with Class Suspensions for the Months of April & May 2024 (See the list here)

According to PAGASA, heat index is measured on the actual temperature that a person feels with the air temperature and humidity. Heat index from 33 to 41 degrees Celsius is already classified as "Extreme Caution" while 42 degrees Celsius and above is classified as "Danger" and "Extreme Danger".

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Under the "Danger" level, there is a possibility of heat cramps and exhaustion with a threat of heat stroke. While in "Extreme Danger" level (52°C and up)  heat cramps and exhaustion and continuing activity could lead to heat stroke.

In consideration of the health of students and teachers in the country who are experiencing extremely hot weather, here are the municipalities and provinces that declared the suspension of face-to-face classes (half day and whole day) for the month of April 2024:

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• Angeles City (All Levels, April 18)
• Ilagan City, Isabela (Elementary to Secondary Level, both Public and Private, from April 18-26)
• Municipality of  Polomolok, South Cotabato (Afternoon classes suspended in all levels, public & private schools: April 17-30)
• Municipality of Malisiqui, Pangasinan (Pre-school to senior high school levels: April 17-19)
• Municipality of San Manuel, Isabela (Pre-elem to Secondary: April 17-19, April 22-26)
• Province of Bulacan (All levels in public schools, April 17-20)
• Province of Sultan Kudarat (All Levels April 17 to April 30)
• Cebu Province (All Levels until Further Notice)
• Municipality of Minglanilla (Until further notice)
• Municipality of Manaoag (Preschool to Senior High School, Public & Private, April 15-16)
• Saranggani Province: All Levels Public and Private (Until April 19, 2024)
• Manila City (afternoon classes suspended in public schools until May 28)
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines: All Campuses (Until April 30 due to a reported series of transport strikes)

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