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Philippine schools suspend classes Wednesday amid southwest monsoon weather
Educational institutions across multiple provinces have suspended in-person classes on August 19 as the southwest monsoon brings hazardous weather conditions to the region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Institute cited the prevailing bad weather as the reason for the closures.
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Schools in Pampanga and Batangas provinces suspended in-person classes on Wednesday, August 19, shifting to alternative modes of learning due to inclement weather. The decision came as the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, continues to affect weather patterns across the country.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Institute cited the prevailing bad weather conditions as the primary factor behind the class suspension directive issued Tuesday evening.
Educational institutions that suspended operations transitioned students to remote or online learning arrangements to ensure continuity of instruction during the weather event. The suspension applied to both public and private schools in the affected provinces.
The southwest monsoon typically brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of Luzon during this period of the year. Authorities continue to monitor weather developments and may issue additional class suspension notices if conditions deteriorate further in the coming days.