(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Several cities in Metro Manila cancelled classes for Tuesday due to the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat and Super Typhoon Nando.
Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval announced the cancelation of classes in all levels in public and private schools, saying that the southwest monsoon is bringing rain that result in flooding especially in the city’s low-lying areas.
“The suspension is just in anticipation of heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon which could easily affect some of our schools in the city which are located in flood-prone areas,” City Administrator Alex Rosete told The Manila Times.
The city officials advised the residents to stay vigilant. The city posted on social media its hotline/contact numbers from Malabon Command Center, TXTMJS and Malabon Ahon 24/7 Alert app for emergencies.
Meanwhile, Valenzuela Mayor Weslie Gatchalian said that classes in all levels in public and private schools in the city will be suspended on Tuesday.
Gatchalian said that an orange rainfall warning has been raised in Metro Manila since Monday.
The weather agency said that the orange rainfall warning indicates that residents should be prepared for potential flooding “as intense rainfall that could lead to serious flooding is expected.”
The cities of Quezon, Caloocan, Malabon and Manila have also announced the suspension of classes on Tuesday in all levels in private and public schools due to the expected heavy rainfall.
In separate announcements, Caloocan Mayor Dave Gonzalo Malapitan and Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco cited the orange rainfall warning issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
“We have extended the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels tomorrow, September 23, 2025, due to the expected heavy rainfall. Instead, the Alternative Delivery Mode will be implemented,” Malapitan said.
Meanwhile, Tiangco said some schools would be used as evacuation centers.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said school authorities could implement synchronous/asynchronous modes to ensure unhampered learning of students.
In Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno announced the cancelation of face-to-face classes on Tuesday in all levels in public and private schools.
“Upon the recommendation submitted by the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, I am ordering the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, public and private schools tomorrow,” the mayor said in a statement.
He advised all schools in the city to shift to an Alternative Delivery Mode.
The city reported gutter deep floods along España Boulevard on Monday, but the road remains passable to all vehicles.
Other cities that announced cancellation of classes are:
• Pateros – All levels, public & private; shift to ADM; asynchronous mode for Pateros Technological College
• Parañaque City – All levels, public & private
• San Juan City – All levels, public & private
• Marikina City – All levels, public & private
• Mandaluyong City – All levels, public & private; shift to modular and asynchronous learning
• Las Piñas City – All levels, public & private
• Muntinlupa City – All levels, public & private, including ECED and ALS
• Taguig City – All levels, public & private; shift to modular learning
• Pasay City – All levels, public & private
• Makati City – All levels, public & private; shift to synchronous and asynchronous ADM
