Albay town shifts school hours early to beat Super El Niño heat

Public elementary and secondary schools in the Albay municipality of Oas will adopt an early morning schedule beginning Monday, November 16, in response to extreme temperatures fueled by Super El Niño conditions affecting the region.

Under Executive Order No. 43, classes will commence at 6 a.m. and conclude by noon, allowing students and school personnel to complete their academic activities before peak heat hours. The measure aims to minimize heat-related health risks while maintaining educational continuity.

Oas Mayor Jan Kenneth Trinidad issued the executive order as the region experiences intensifying weather conditions associated with the Super El Niño pattern. The early dismissal schedule is intended to protect vulnerable populations, particularly school-age children, from prolonged exposure to dangerously high temperatures.

The schedule adjustment represents local efforts to adapt school operations to climate challenges affecting the Bicol Region. School administrators and parents are expected to coordinate with the new timeline to ensure smooth implementation across affected institutions.