Several cities and municipalities nationwide yesterday canceled on-site classes either in all levels or only from pre-school to senior high school due to unbearable classroom conditions brought about by extreme heat, according to the Department of Education.
Additional electric fans have been set up inside a classroom of the Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila yesterday to keep students cool in the hot weather.MANILA, Philippines — Several cities and municipalities nationwide yesterday canceled on-site classes either in all levels or only from pre-school to senior high school due to unbearable classroom conditions brought about by extreme heat, according to the Department of Education .
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has warned that the heat index in some areas in the country may reach “danger levels,” under which conditions heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur, with heat stroke probable with continued exposure. The LGUs that suspended classes for two days are highly urbanized Bacolod City, municipalities of E.B. Magalona, Hinobaan, Isabela, Binalbagan, Candoni, Cauayan, cities of Bago, Silay, Talisay, Kabankalan and Himamaylan.
Benitez, however, said that private schools with air-conditioned rooms and tertiary-level institutions may exercise their discretion to continue with face-to-face classes. He added that he trusts school heads “to make informed decisions about the best mode of learning for their students, whether it is in-person or through alternative delivery.”
Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas announced the suspension of classes from pre-school to senior high school yesterday. Out of the 8,605 responses, over 6,600 indicated that the heat is unbearable, while the rest said the heat was mild. Respondents of the survey suggested that the DepEd allow teachers and students to wear light and comfortable clothing in lieu of uniforms, as well as provide free water throughout the shift to help teachers and students cope with the heat.
The state weather bureau said that aside from Catarman, other areas with “danger” heat index were Aparri, Cagayan and Pili, Camarines Sur, at 44 degrees Celsius; Zamboanga City and Daet, Camarines Norte .
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