The Manila City government announced a suspension of in-person afternoon classes in public schools on Friday, citing the extreme heat.
In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) stated that afternoon classes, from preschool to senior high school, would be canceled.
“To ensure that students will have a safe and balanced education amidst the persistent rise in temperature, face-to-face afternoon classes are suspended, from pre-school to high school (including senior high school), in public schools in the City of Manila (on) March 7, 2025, Friday,” the advisory said.
Morning in-person classes will proceed for all levels in both public and private schools. However, the decision to suspend face-to-face classes rests with private schools.
“Private schools and higher educational institutions may suspend afternoon face-to-face classes at their own discretion,” it said. “They must ensure the safety of their students, including going to and from the institution of learning.”
The heat index for Friday, particularly in the morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., will range from 29 to 35 degrees Celsius. It is expected to rise by noon, reaching 43 degrees Celsius at 2:00 p.m. (PNA)