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Baguio, Benguet suspend classes Thursday as severe weather batters region
Education authorities in Baguio City and Benguet province have halted face-to-face classes from preschool through Grade 12 on Thursday due to heavy rainfall and strong winds affecting the mountainous areas.
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Baguio City Acting Mayor Faustino Olowan announced the class suspension in response to deteriorating weather conditions that have persisted in the region for several weeks. The decision applies to all public and private schools across preschool to senior high school levels in both Baguio City and Benguet province.
The mountain communities have been experiencing prolonged bouts of heavy rainfall and gusty winds, prompting local officials to prioritize student and staff safety by keeping educational facilities closed. The weather patterns have created hazardous conditions for residents and commuters throughout the affected areas.
Thursday's class cancellation follows weeks of challenging weather that has disrupted normal operations in the Cordillera region. Authorities have not announced when classes are expected to resume, with decisions likely contingent on further weather developments in the coming days.