President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has announced new rules that permit schools to suspend in-person classes when they deem it necessary due to safety concerns within their jurisdiction, without a countrywide or citywide announcement. On October 28, Executive Order 130 was signed and announced on November 3, and includes three suspension mechanisms: automatic, localized and granular. The purpose …

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has clarified its guidelines on suspending classes in 2026 as the extreme heat and El Niño conditions create worries on students’ safety. Notable of course, DepEd Memorandum No. 64, s. Schools are required to evaluate the heat index to determine if classes will proceed or if classes will be canceled for the safety of …