Four Benguet towns suspend classes for Friday due to poor weather

BAGUIO CITY — Four Benguet towns suspended face-to-face classes on Friday (Aug. 28), as the province braces for potentially heavy rainfall brought by the prevailing southwest monsoon. 

In Kibungan, face-to-face classes from daycare to senior high school, including its Alternative Learning System (ALS) program were cancelled due to the orange rainfall warning issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Buguias likewise suspended face-to-face classes from daycare to senior high school, including ALS, under Executive Order No. 96, series of 2026.

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The suspension in Atok covers preschool to elementary classes.

Meanwhile, Bakun suspended face-to-face classes in all elementary and secondary levels extending its earlier suspension of classes on Thursday afternoon (August 27) amid heavy rainfall and inclement weather.

The suspensions came after Pagasa Weather Advisory No. 19 forecast accumulated rainfall of 100 to 200 millimeters over Benguet from noon Friday until Saturday (Aug. 29).

An orange rainfall warning indicates that moderate to heavy rain may pose a serious risk of flooding and landslides.

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Local governments urged parents, guardians, learners and school personnel to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel and monitor official advisories.

Buguias officials also reminded learners not to loiter in public places while classes are suspended.

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The latest suspensions add to the continuing weather-related disruptions in Benguet, where prolonged monsoon rains have triggered floods, landslides and other hazards. INQ