By Ferdinand Patinio
MANILA – The Manila City local government suspended face-to-face (F2F) afternoon classes in public schools on Friday due to the scorching heat.
In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said there would be no classes in the afternoon, from preschool to high school, including senior high school.
“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 preschool to high school (including senior high school), in public schools in the city of Manila, tomorrow, March 7, 2025, Friday,” it said.
There will be face-to-face morning classes in all levels in public and private schools.
However, it is leaving to private schools the decision to suspend face-to-face classes.
“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 a.m. to 11 a.m., will range from 29°C to 35°C.
It is expected to rise by noon, reaching 43°C at 2 p.m. (PNA)
