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Zambales, Olongapo suspend classes as relentless rains drench region
All 13 municipalities in Zambales province and Olongapo City have halted face-to-face classes across public and private schools due to continuous heavy rainfall. The suspension affects students at all educational levels.
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Educational institutions across Zambales and Olongapo City suspended in-person classes on Friday as persistent heavy rains continued to batter the region. The decision covered all 13 municipalities in the province, including Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, San Narciso, San Felipe, Cabangan, Botolan, Iba, Palauig, Masinloc, Candelaria, and Santa Cruz, along with Olongapo City.
The class suspensions applied to all levels in both public and private educational institutions, reflecting authorities' concerns over the safety of students and school personnel amid the unrelenting precipitation. The measure was implemented to prevent hazards associated with waterlogged roads and unstable weather conditions.
No timeline for the resumption of face-to-face classes was immediately provided. Residents and students in the affected areas were advised to monitor updates from local government units and school officials as the weather situation develops.