(FYI) In January 2012, President Benigno Aquino III issued Executive Order #66 which includes the complete rules on the cancellation or suspension of classes. 1. When there is a storm signal, cancellation or suspension of classes is AUTOMATIC. In the event of a storm signal raised by PAGASA, the executive order provides for a cancellation or suspension of classes following a standard set of guidelines: Signal No. 1: Cancellation or suspension of classes at the pre-school level in the affected area Signal No. 2: Cancellation or suspension of classes at the pre-school, elementary, and secondary level in the affected area Signal No. 3 or higher: Cancellation or suspension of classes at the pre-school, elementary, and secondary and tertiary levels, including graduate schools in the affected area Weather forecasts by PAGASA and NDRRMC must come not later than 10 am of previous day and 4:30 AM of the day of the intended cancellation of classes. For the afternoon session, the forecast must be issued not later than 11 am. 2. During other calamities such as floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis, wait for the announcement of your local government units (LGUs), and not the Department of Education (DepEd). During calamities like floods, earthquakes or tsunamis, local government units (LGUs) are mandated to announce the suspension or cancellation of classes, in coordination with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Announcements must be done not later than 4:30 am on the day of the intended cancellation of classes, or not later than 11:00 am for the afternoon session. - Rappler
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:21:48 +0000
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