On Thursday, November 5, 2026, several schools in the Philippines closed their physical classrooms due to the extreme heat caused by El Niño, which has become a worry for the safety of the students.
The Walang Pasok November 5 notices apply to portions of Pangasinan, Iloilo, Capiz and Nueva Ecija, and are subject to varying restrictions based on the location.
Students & parents are reminded to consult official school announcements as suspensions are not necessarily province-wide.
Walang Pasok November 5 Complete Class Suspension List
Face-to-face classes were suspended in public elementary and secondary schools in Dagupan City, GMA News reports. Classes were suspended in all levels of New Lucena and Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, has issued a noon suspension for public and private schools due to a planned power outage.
Iloilo and Roxas City Schools Suspend Classes
The schools in Iloilo City that were affected were Tiu Cho Teg–Ana Ros Foundation Integrated Farm School and Jalandoni Memorial National High School, which both suspended in-person classes. Filamer Christian University and Milibili National High School in Roxas City have moved to online learning. The online arrangements have been announced at Subangdaku Technical Vocational School as well.
PAGASA Heat Index Danger Areas and Temperature Levels
Some parts of Iloilo such as Iloilo City and Dumangas have recorded dangerous heat index values of 42°C or above. The forecast for the schools was 43C earlier on this week, as reported by Philippine Information Agency. These can make it easier to develop heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
DepEd Class Suspension Guidelines for Extreme Heat
The 4H framework is used to assist school responses to extreme heat, in accordance with DepEd Memorandum No. 64, Series of 2026. If the Hinga measures indicate that in-person learning is suspended, it can happen at 33–41°C. Hinto takes a precautionary approach by suspending academic activities at 42°C and above for safety reasons.
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