MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang suspended classes at all levels in Metro Manila and 35 provinces for Thursday, July 24, as bad weather is expected to persist.
The enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Emong are both directly affecting parts of the country. Both Emong and Tropical Storm Dante (Francisco) are enhancing the southwest monsoon.
The 35 provinces covered by the Palace decision are Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Antique, and Iloilo.
Below are separate announcements from local government units.
Metro Manila
- Caloocan City – all levels (public and private)
- Malabon City – all levels (public and private)
- Marikina City – all levels (public and private)
- Navotas City – face-to-face classes in all levels (public and private)
- Parañaque City – all levels (public and private)
Mimaropa
- Occidental Mindoro – all levels (public and private)
– Rappler.com