WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions on Thursday due to high heat index

[Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 8:57 p.m.]

MANILA, Philippines — Some schools suspended in-person classes on Thursday, Nov. 5, due to the expected extreme heat conditions.

Below are the following educational institutions that suspended classes:

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Iloilo City, Iloilo

• Tiu Cho Teg – Ana Ros Foundation Integrated Farm School — suspension of in-person classes and all academic activities
• Jalandoni Memorial National High School — suspension of in-person classes

Roxas City, Capiz

• Filamer Christian University — suspension of in-person classes; shift to online learning 
• Milibili National High School — suspension of in-person classes; shift to online learning 

The suspension is in line with the Department of Education’s Memorandum No. 64, Series of 2026, which allows public schools to suspend classes and academic activities once the heat index reaches danger category (42°C and above).

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration earlier reported that the heat index in Iloilo City and Dumangas, Iloilo may reach up to 42 degrees Celsius. /jpv /mr