MANILA, Philippines – (Updated as of 11:34 PM, August 16, 2026) Several local government units (LGUs) have announced the suspension of classes on Monday, August 17, 2026, due to the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), existing flooding, and high level of tides.
This list will be updated as soon as local or national authorities make their advisories.
Calabarzon
- Batangas
- Balayan – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Calaca City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Lian – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Nasugbu – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Tuy – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Cavite
- Amadeo – all levels, public and private
- Cavite City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Dasmariñas City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- General Trias City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Imus City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Kawit – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Maragondon – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Naic – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Noveleta – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Rosario – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Tanza – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Trece Martires City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
Central Luzon
- Bulacan
- Balagtas – no face-to-face classes, select schools (Balagtas Central School, Francisco Balagtas Memorial School, Gat. Francisco Balagtas High School)
- Calumpit – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Hagonoy – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Paombong – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Pampanga
- Macabebe – all levels, public and private
- Santo Tomas – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning; until Thursday, August 20
- Masantol – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- San Fernando City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- San Simon – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
Cordillera Administrative Region
- Abra – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Baguio City – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Benguet
- Atok – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Itogon – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Kabayan – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Sablan – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Tublay – no face-to-face classes, day care centers
Ilocos Region
- Ilocos Sur
- San Juan – all levels, public and private
- La Union
- Bacnotan – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Balaoan – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Bangar – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Luna – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- San Fernando City – no face-to-face classes, preschool, public and private
- San Gabriel – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Sudipen – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Pangasinan
- Basista – no face-to-face classes, preschool to senior high school, public and private
- Bayambang – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Binmaley – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Bugallon – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Infanta – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Malasiqui – all levels, public
- Mangaldan – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Mangatarem – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
- Pozorrubio – all levels, public and private
- San Carlos City – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
- Urbiztondo – no face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private; shift to alternative modes of learning
Habagat to bring rains, thunderstorms over Luzon
The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to affect Luzon and the western section of Visayas, bringing rains and thunderstorms, PAGASA said Sunday.
Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan will experience occasional rains, while Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.
PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains may trigger flash floods and landslides, particularly in vulnerable areas.
Several areas, including Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro, are expected to receive 50 to 100 millimeters of rain through August 18.
Rainfall may be higher in mountainous areas, while significant rain already received in some locations could worsen its impacts.
Automatic Class Suspensions
The Department of Education (DepEd), through DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2026, provides guidelines for class suspensions during emergencies. School heads are empowered to coordinate with Schools Division Superintendents and Local Government Units (LGUs) in determining appropriate class suspensions based on actual conditions in their respective communities.
The policy allows for granular class suspensions, meaning only affected schools, classrooms, or grade levels may be suspended when necessary instead of imposing division-wide cancellations. It also provides guidance on appropriate learning delivery modes before, during, and after emergencies to ensure continuity of education.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS)
HAYO (Continue)
- Regular face-to-face classes continue when there is no heavy rainfall, flooding, or tropical cyclone threat.
HINAY (Ease-in)
- TCWS No. 1: Kindergarten classes are automatically suspended.
- TCWS No. 2: Kindergarten to Grade 10 classes are automatically suspended.
HINGA (Check-in)
- TCWS No. 3: Work, Alternative Learning System (ALS), and in-person classes at all levels are automatically suspended.
HINTO (Stop)
- TCWS No. 4 or 5: Work, ALS, and in-person classes at all levels are automatically suspended.
Heavy Rainfall Warning
HAYO (Continue)
- Regular face-to-face classes continue when there is no heavy rainfall, flooding, or tropical cyclone threat.
HINAY (Ease-in)
- Yellow Rainfall Warning: Class suspensions may be implemented per grade level at the discretion of the Local Chief Executive (LCE) or other relevant national government agencies.
HINGA (Check-in)
- Orange Rainfall Warning: Work, ALS, and in-person classes at all levels are automatically suspended.
HINTO (Stop)
- Red Rainfall Warning: Work, ALS, and in-person classes at all levels are automatically suspended.
Laguna po ba wla pang suspension.
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