QC gov’t revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to “align” its policies with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive.

Under Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025, classes in public Child Development Centers, kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12 would shift to limited face-to-face or other alternative learning modes when the heat index reached 40°C or 41°C.

When the heat index reached 42°C or higher, all in-person classes would be suspended in favor of alternative learning modes.

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The local government issued the circular to ensure the safety of students, teachers and other personnel during weather disturbances, floods and other calamities.

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“To align with the DepEd directive, the Quezon City government has revoked Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025, on heat-related class suspensions,” it said in a statement late Tuesday night.

READ: High heat index halts in-person classes in Tacloban public schools

The DepEd, through Memorandum No. 64, Series of 2026, gives public school heads the discretion to shorten in-person classes or shift to hybrid or home-based learning schedules once the heat index reaches between 27°C and 32°C, or the caution category.

If the heat index reaches between 33°C and 41°C, or the extreme heat category, in-person classes will be suspended and students will be given home-based tasks. Once the heat index reaches the danger category (42°C and above), all face-to-face and home-based learning modes will be suspended.

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The DepEd noted that school heads must coordinate with their school division superintendent when suspending classes and shifting to alternative learning modes.

The QC government also said it would comply with Executive Order (EO) No. 130 and was awaiting its guidelines “to ensure proper implementation.”

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READ: WALANG PASOK: Schools may suspend, resume classes under new Marcos EO

The EO, signed on Oct. 28 but published only on Tuesday, allows schools to suspend in-person classes with the approval of their respective local chief executives (LCEs), specifically mayors or governors.

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The order also allows the earlier resumption of face-to-face classes even if a localized suspension remains in effect, with the approval of the respective LCEs. /mcm