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#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions For July 26, 2023, Wednesday
#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for July 26, 2023 (Wednesday)
M anila, Philippines – Several Local Government Units and Schools in the Philippines suspended classes and government work on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, due to Super Typhoon Egay (Doksuri) and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat .
#WalangPasok Announcements Class suspensions for July 2023
Walang Pasok Updates: July 26, 2023, Miyerkules
(As of 10:18pm, July 25, 2023) Here’s an updated list of towns, cities, and schools that canceled classes/work On Wednesday:
Cagayan Valley
Batanes Province — Government work.
Forecast Weather Conditions Issued at 4:00 AM, 25 July 2023
SYNOPSIS: At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon “EGAY” {DOKSURI} was estimated based on all available data, including Daet Doppler Weather Radar at 320 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, or 350 km East Southeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.1N, 125.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 215 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affects Visayas, Mindanao, and the western section of Southern Luzon.
Place
Weather Condition
Caused By
Impacts
Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora
Stormy
TY EGAY
Possible flooding or landslides due to heavy to intense rains. Minor to moderate threat to lives and properties due to strong winds
Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Marinduque, Romblon, and the rest of Central Luzon
Rains with Gusty winds
TY EGAY
Possible flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minimal to minor threat to lives and properties due to strong winds
Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, SOCCSKSARGEN, Lanao del Norte, and the rest of Luzon
Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms
TY EGAY / Southwest Monsoon
Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains
The rest of the Mindanao
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms
Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms
Super Typhoon “Egay”
Issued at 11:00 am, 25 July 2023 (Valid for broadcast until the next advisory to be issued at 2:00 PM today)
EGAY MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO THREATEN NORTHERN LUZON
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall Outlook
Forecast accumulated rainfall from today to tomorrow noon
· Above 200 mm: the northern portion of mainland Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Batanes, Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur
· 100-200 mm: the northern portion of La Union and the western portion of Kalinga
· 50-100 mm: Isabela, the northern portion of Zambales, and the rest of Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administrative Region
Forecast accumulated rainfall from tomorrow noon to Thursday noon
· Above 200 mm: Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, and the northern portions of Abra and Ilocos Sur.
· 100-200 mm: Batanes, the northwestern portions of mainland Cagayan, the northern portion of Apayao, and the rest of Abra, and Ilocos Sur
· 50-100 mm: Benguet, La Union, Pangasinan, the western portions of Kalinga and Mountain Province, and the rest of Apayao.
Forecast accumulated rainfall from Thursday noon to Thursday evening
· 50-100 mm: Batanes
Forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are highly likely especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days.
The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by EGAY will continue to bring occasional to monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas in the next three days. For more information, refer to Weather Advisory #6 for Southwest Monsoon issued at 11:00 AM today and the 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast and Outlook at 4:00 AM today.
Severe Winds
Moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds may be experienced within the areas under Wind Signal No. 3. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 2 is in effect. Minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are also possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No.1 is hoisted. Current forecast scenario shows that the highest wind signal that may be hoisted will be Wind Signal No. 4 or 5 (e.g., typhoon-force wind threat).
The wind signals warn the public of the general wind threat over an area due to the tropical cyclone. Local winds may be slightly stronger/enhanced in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds. Winds are less strong in areas sheltered from the prevailing wind direction.
EGAY and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon will continue to bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds:
· Today: Luzon, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and the northern portions of Northern Mindanao and Caraga.
· Tomorrow: Luzon and Visayas
· Thursday: Luzon and Western Visayas
Coastal Inundation
There is a high risk of storm surge which may cause flooding in the low-lying and exposed coastal areas of Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, Isabela, and Ilocos Norte. Maximum surge heights may exceed 3.0 m is some of the warning areas. For more information refer to Storm Surge Warning #6 issued at 8:00 AM today.
HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS
Under the influence of EGAY, a Gale Warning is in effect over several coastal waters along the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao.
Rough to high or very high seas: Sea travel is risky for most vessels. All mariners are advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor until winds and waves subside.
Rough to very rough seas: Sea travel is risky for small seacrafts. For larger vessels, operating in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. Mariners without proper experience or operating ill-equipped vessels are advised to remain in port or seek safe harbor.
For more information, refer to Gale Warning #5 issued at 5:00 AM today.
In the next 24 hours, EGAY will also bring moderate to rough seas (2.0 to 3.5 m) over the coastal waters outside the Gale Warning area along the western, northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao. Mariners of small seacrafts are advised to take precautionary measures when venturing over these waters. If inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels, avoid navigating in these conditions.
TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
EGAY is forecast to move northwestward in the next 12 hours before turning generally west northwestward and cross the Luzon Strait. On the track forecast, it is forecast to make landfall or pass very close to Babuyan Islands-northeastern mainland Cagayan area between late evening today and tomorrow morning. Slight northward or southward shift in this segment of the track (but within the forecast confidence cone) may result in a landfall or close approach over northern mainland Cagayan or Batanes.
After passing the Babuyan Islands, EGAY will turn northwestward or north northwestward and pass over the waters south of Taiwan. It is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday morning. Outside the PAR region, EGAY will cross the Taiwan Strait and make landfall in the vicinity of Fujian, China on Friday morning.
EGAY is nearing its peak intensity. A short window of high favorable environment in the near term will allow it to either maintain its intensity in the next 12 hour or slightly intensify. Afterwards, a weakening trend may begin due to increasing interaction with the rugged terrain of Northern Luzon and Taiwan. Further weakening is expected outside the PAR region due to increasingly unfavorable environment and the eventual landfall over the landmass of China.
Department of Education (DepEd) Class and Work Suspension Guideline:
Here are the guidelines for cancellation or suspension of classes and work in public schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12 where there are typhoons, heavy rains, and floods based on DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2022.
The Department of Education issues these Guidelines on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Schools in the event of Natural Disasters, Power Outages/Power Interruptions, and other calamities to further guide schools, their personnel, and learners, both within the public and private institutions.
Guidelines on the Suspension of Classes When Typhoons and Other Calamities Occur image via DepEd
1. Typhoon
In-person and online classes at all levels are automatically canceled in schools situated in Local Government Units (LGUs) issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) 1, 2, 3,4, or 5 by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) .
If the TCWS is issued at a time when classes have already begun, the school shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home if it is safe to do so. However, schools must keep students and personnel safe in school if traveling has become unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there are strong winds in specific or all areas of the LGU but is not due to a typhoon.
Automatic Class Cancellation during Heavy Rainfall
2. Heavy Rainfall
In-person and online classes at all levels are automatically canceled in schools situated in LGUs issued with Yellow, Orange, and Red Rainfall Warnings by the PAGASA.
If the Warning is issued when classes have already begun, the school shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home if it is safe to do so. However, schools are obligated to keep the students and personnel safely in school if traveling has become unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there are torrential rains in specific or all areas of the LGU but is not issued a Heavy Rainfall Alert by PAGASA.
Class Cancellation when there’s a Flood
3. Flood
In-person and online classes in all levels are automatically canceled in schools situated in LGUs issued with a Flood Warning by the PAGASA.
If the Flood Warning is issued at a time when classes have already begun, the school shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home if it is safe to do so. However, schools are obligated to keep the students and personnel safely in school if traveling has become unsafe.
Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where there is flooding in specific or all areas of the LGU but is not issued a Flood Warning by PAGASA.
Class Suspension / Earthquake
4. Earthquakes
In-person and online classes in all levels are automatically canceled in schools situated in LGUs where the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) declares an earthquake with PHILVOCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS) V or above.
Local Chief Executives shall decide on the cancellation or suspension of classes in cases where the PEIS is IV and below.
School Principals can cancel classes at any Intensity Scale if in their assessment, building and other structures are seen to be in danger of collapsing or is found to have major damage.
The School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Team Head should clear the return of students and personnel in buildings and other structures.
Class Suspension during Power Outages
5. Power Outages/ Power Interruptions/ Brownouts
There will be no automatic cancellation or suspension of classes if there are power outages/power interruptions/brownouts in schools. If power outages/power interruptions and brownouts have resulted in a poor learning environment, school officials can cancel or suspend classes at their discretion.
6. Adjustments to Learning Delivery Due to Suspensions/Cancellations of Classes
If canceled or suspended classes occur, distance learning or make-up classes shall be implemented to ensure that learning competencies and objectives are still met.
In adherence to the provision of DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2021, learners who miss learning activities due to class suspensions brought about by various disruptions like disasters and/or emergencies due to natural or human-induced hazards shall be accorded due consideration in the completion of their learning tasks.
7. Maintenance of Workforce and Activation of DRRM Teams
Teaching school personnel, including ALS teachers, and non-teaching school personnel in schools, Division Offices, Regional Offices, and the Central Office, shall not be required to report to work, except those who are mandated to render security, safety, finance, engineering, sanitation, health, and disaster response duties.
Schools, on the other hand, must always be ready to implement remote work with measured output.
Central, Regional, and Schools Division Offices and schools shall activate their DRRM Teams to prepare, monitor, and respond to the situation. DRRM Team members, particularly DRRM Coordinators and Engineers, shall be required to report to work in the aftermath of the disaster to continue undertaking response, early recovery, and reporting based on established DRRM protocols (e.g., an inspection of school facilities to vet damages as reported by School DRRM Coordinators, detailed assessment of damaged facilities for purposes of developing the Program of Works for infrastructure costing in rehabilitation and recovery plans, and participation in coordination meetings with LDRRMCs). Other DRRM Team members may likewise be required to report to work as needed.
Officials of private schools shall exercise discretion relative to the work arrangement of their DRRM personnel.
8. Use of schools as Evacuation Center or COVID-19 Quarantine and/or Isolation Facility/Vaccination Center
Schools shall not be used as quarantine and/ or isolation facilities or vaccination centers. The authority given to Regional Directors in allowing schools to be designated as quarantine and/or isolation facilities/ vaccination centers under Office Memorandum OM-Osec-2020-004 (Guidance to Regional Directors for Action Requests by Local Government Units to Use DepEd Schools and Engage DepEd Personnel in Activities Related to COVID-19) , is hereby lifted. Office Memorandum OM-OSEC- 2021-03-003 (Use of DepEd Classrooms and Other Facilities as Vaccination Centers) is likewise hereby repealed.
In other disasters, schools may be used as an immediate evacuation site that should not last more than fifteen days. LGUs should not use schools as long-term shelters for evacuees.
9. Conduct of Psychological First Aid
As the maintenance of a conducive learning environment requires addressing the immediate needs of affected learners and personnel in the aftermath of disasters, all Schools Division Offices, with the support of Regional Offices, shall assess Mental Health and Psychosocial Support needs and services and lead the conduct of Psychological First Aid (PFA). This shall include the mobilization of trained PFA providers and partners and if needed, referral pathways for learners and personnel identified for further specialized psychological support services. Required health standards shall always be applied.
10. Responsibility of Parents or Guardians
The DepEd still maintains that parents or guardians are responsible for determining whether their children should attend classes considering their physical and/or mental health during disasters and calamities. This applies even if no order for cancellation or suspension of classes has been issued.
However, it is also the responsibility of the parents or guardians to ensure that their child can catch up with the needed competencies that the learners should master.
For more information, read DO 37, s. 2022: https://bit.ly/DO37S2022
*Suspension of classes for the tertiary level (colleges and universities) will be at the discretion of school management.
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Philippine Weather Updates : Some Classes on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, have been canceled due to Super Typhoon Egay (Doksuri) and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat .
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