Schools Suspended in the Philippines Due to Typhoon 'Inday' and Monsoon Rains

The Philippines is facing widespread educational disruptions as the effects of Typhoon 'Inday' and the seasonal southwest monsoon (Habagat) continue. Local governments in various regions of the country, prioritizing public safety, decided to suspend in-person classes across all educational levels on Saturday, 11 Temmuz 2026. In many cities, particularly in the Manila Metropolitan Area, both public and private schools suspended their operations under this directive. Following the cancellation of in-person classes, students are receiving education from home. This decision aims to minimize the risks that adverse weather conditions pose to the transportation of students and teachers.

From the capital region, the cities of Caloocan, Valenzuela, Manila, Malabon, and Marikina officially announced a complete suspension of classes for all grade levels on Saturday. In Caloocan and Manila, authorities suspended traditional classroom instruction while announcing a transition to asynchronous learning methods instead. This strategy allows students to keep up with the curriculum without experiencing academic regression. In Valenzuela, Malabon, and Marikina, all levels of both public and private schools were included in this precaution. This joint decision across Metro Manila highlights the extent of the flooding and transportation issues caused by the monsoon rains in the region.

Similar measures were swiftly implemented in other provinces and cities outside the capital region. In the Cavite province, specifically in the Naic and Tanza areas, classes were suspended in all public and private schools, with Naic noting that students would transition to a modular distance learning model. Additionally, it was announced that classes at all levels were suspended across Laguna province. Dagupan in Pangasinan and Sogod in Cebu were also among the localities that announced the suspension of in-person classes on Saturday. This situation demonstrates that the adverse weather conditions affect not only the capital region but also a large portion of the country.

In addition to the general decisions made by local governments, some of the Philippines' leading higher education institutions independently announced their own precautions. De La Salle University reported the cancellation of in-person classes at its Manila and Laguna campuses, transitioning to online synchronous classes. St. Therese of the Child Jesus Institute of Arts and Sciences, located in Pasay City, also ended in-person classes, moving all courses to online platforms. Consolatrix College of Toledo City in Cebu decided to completely suspend classes at all levels. The transition of these institutions to flexible learning models confirms the existence of a prepared system against adverse weather conditions at the higher education level as well.

The Philippines is a country targeted by dozens of tropical cyclones and severe monsoon rains every year. Although such meteorological events are considered a routine seasonal cycle in the country, they frequently cause severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. Local news sources and authorities continuously update announcements to keep the public and students informed of the latest situation. Officials warn that depending on the course of weather conditions, further class suspension decisions may be made in additional regions. In such cases, disaster management and public safety are always prioritized over educational activities.