Suspension Of Classes: August 1, 2012

School Classes Are Suspended for August 1, 2012...

Suspension Of School Classes for August 1, 2012

August 1, 2012 Suspension Of Classes - PAGASA, DepEd

Classes are still suspended today, August 1, 2012, from various municipality nationwide after the full pledge typhoon Gener causes floods, landslides and heavy rains.

PAGASA earlier today announced on their weather bulletin that Bagyong Gener is still inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and still poses threat especially to the northern Luzon.

Meanwhile, the guideline below for the suspension of classes is still in effect according to Department of Education (DepEd).

Signal Number One = Classes on pre-school level is suspended
Signal Number Two = Classes on pre-school, to both elementary and secondary level are suspended
Signal Number Three = All school levels' classes are suspended

Also, the Depeartment of Education had given parents the full discretion whether they will allow their kids to go to school on any rainy day cases.

Please be guided.

More updates will be posted after this line.

UPDATE:
At 4:00 am today, August 1, 2012, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the eye of Typhoon "GENER" was located based on satellite and surface data at 270 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (22.6°N, 123.7°E). Maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move North at 7 kph. Meanwhile, a low pressure area (LPA) was estimated at 270 kilometers Northwest of Laoag City (20.4°N, 118.5°E).

Location of Center: (as of 4AM)	270 kilometers Northeast of Basco, Batanes
Coordinates:	22.6°N, 123.7°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kilometers per hour
Movement:	North at 7 kilometers per hour
Forecast:	Thursday morning 405 kilometers North Northeast of Basco, Batanes Friday morning 540 kilometers North of Basco, Batanes outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)

Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds)
Batanes Group of Islands
Calayan Group of Islands
Babuyan Group of Islands

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Cagayan
Apayao


Below is the list of local government units and schools that announced suspension of classes in Metro Manila:

• Manila - preschool to high school (public only; afternoon shift)
• Makati - preschool to high school (public only; afternoon shift)
• Pasay City - preschool to high school (public only)
• Quezon City - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Marikina - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Navotas City - preschool to high school (public and private); Navotas Polytechnic College
• Mandaluyong - preschool to high school (public and private)
• San Juan City - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Malabon - preschool to high school (public and private)

Valenzuela

• Rincon Elementary School
• Pasolo Elementary School
• Isla Elementary School
• Tagalag Elementary School
• Coloong Elementary School
• Pio Valenzuela Elementary School
• Wawangpulo Elementary School
• A. Deato Elementary School
• P.R. San Diego Elementary School
• Polo National High School

The are also no classes on August 1, 2012 in following areas outside Metro Manila:

• Benguet - preschool to college (public and private)
• Rodriguez, Rizal - preschool to college (public and private)
• San Mateo, Rizal - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Obando, Bulacan - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Sta. Elena, Bulacan - preschool and elementary
• Sasmuan, Pampanga - preschool and elementary
• Guagua, Pampanga - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Imus City, Cavite - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Naic, Cavite - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Rosario, Cavite - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Tanza, Cavite - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Ternate, Cavite - preschool to high school (public and private)
• Olongapo, Zambales - preschool to high school (public and private; afternoon shift)

Classes in the following schools and universities were also suspended:

• Ateneo de Manila University - elementary and high school
• OB Montessori Center (all Metro Manila branches)
• University of the East (Manila and Caloocan) preschool to high school)
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (afternoon classes)
• Unibersidad de Manila (afternoon classes)
• University of the Philippines - Manila (starting 1 p.m.)
• Casa de Soleil Child Develoment Center (Caloocan)
• Great Redeemer Accelerated Christian Education College (Caloocan)
• St. Catherine of Sienna Academy of Novaliches (Caloocan)
• Jeremiah Christian Academy (Valenzuela)
• Nuestra Senora De Guia Academy (Valenzuela)
• PolyLove Academy (Valenzuela)
• Niog Elementary School (Bacoor, Cavite)
• Panapaan Elementary School (Bacoor, Cavite)
• San Diego Parochial School (Valenzuela)
• Ubihan Elementary School (Meycauayan, Bulacan)
• Zamora Elementary School (Meycauayan, Bulacan)
• Eastern Star Academy (San Mateo, Rizal)
• Cawag High School Annex (Zambales)
• Cawag Resettlement High School (Zambales)
• Nagyantok High School (Zambales)
• San Isidro High School (Zambales)

Source: ABS-CBN News, as of 11:35 a.m., August 1, 2012