MANILA, Philippines – Several local government units (LGUs) have announced the suspension of classes on Monday, September 29, 2025, due to the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm 'Opong.'
This list will be updated as soon as local or national authorities make their advisories.
Bicol Region
- Masbate
- Cataingan – all levels, public and private; until October 1
- Dimasalang – all levels, public and private; until September 30
- Masbate City – all levels, public and private; until October 3
Ilocos Region
- Pangasinan
- Calasiao – kindergarten to senior high schools, public
According to state weather bureau PAGASA's 2:00 AM update on Sunday, Typhoon Bualoi (formerly 'Opong') is still being monitored OUTSIDE the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Aftermath of Successive Storms and Monsoon Rains
Twenty-six people have died due to the combined impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong,” Super Typhoon “Nando,” Tropical Depression “Mirasol,” and the southwest monsoon, though only four deaths have been confirmed so far.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that over 738,000 families, or nearly 2.8 million individuals, were affected across 16 regions, with more than 78,000 families displaced and 46,000 forced into evacuation centers.
At least 8,900 houses were damaged, while 267 roads, 50 bridges, and 622 flooded areas highlighted the scale of destruction. Fifty-three areas, including the whole province of Masbate and Cagayan, have declared a state of calamity to hasten relief and recovery efforts.
Automatic Class Suspensions
In December 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) released revised guidelines on the suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities.
Here's full copy of DepEd Order No. 022, series 2024:
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