Dept. of Education Announced Suspension of Classes!

Image via WikipediaDepartment of Education (DepEd) has announced suspension of classes this Tuesday in pre-school, elementary and high school for both public and private schools in Metro Manila, National Capital Region (NCR) and other areas in the country affected by typhoon "Kabayan".

The Department of Education had interacted with PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) regarding the country's status as typhoon Kabayan inflicts some areas in the Philippines with heavy rains.

Tonisito Umali, the DepEd Assistant Secretary, has declared the following areas where suspension of classes are to take effect. From pre-school to high school in both public and private schools.

Region 4A:
Rodriguez, Rizal
Rosario, Cavite
Calamba City
Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila School in Cainta, Rizal

In Pampanga and Bulacan, classes were also suspended.
Macabebe East
Macabebe West
Masantol Elem. School
Kaingin Elem School
San Isidro Elem. School
Sta. Lucia Elem School
Barcelona Academy
Dolores Academy
Power Kids Academy
Classes from pre-school to high school in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Marilao, Bulacan were also suspended.

On the Tertiary Level, classes were suspended on the following universities:
University of Santo Tomas
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Metro Manila campuses)
St. Paul University in Quezon City
San Sebastian College in Recto
Great Ways Tech. Institute Makati
Samson College (Recto and Legarda)
Technological University of the Philippines
Philippine Normal University
New Era University
Angelicum College
Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Rizal Technological University
Arellano University (all campuses), except for the College of Law
St. Mary's College, Quezon City
University of the Philippines - Manila
Informatics College - Manila

Sources:
"www.abs-cbnnews.com" - http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/08/01/11/deped-suspends-classes-metro-manila

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