Schools in region 1 ready to suspend classes due to heat

The academic institutions in region 1 are ready to suspend the front classes if the temperatures become too high, because the parties in the north and center of Luzon are facing intense heat, according to the forecasts from the administration of atmospheric, geophysical and astronomical services (PAG).

Despite the fact that the paga has not yet officially declared the dry season, the temperatures have increased.

On March 3, 2025, Paga provided the following heat index in different fields:

Clark, Pampanga – 46 ° C

Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – 45 ° C.

Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 40 ° C

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – 40 ° C

Elist, Isabela – 40 ° C

Abucay, Bataan – 40 ° C

Subic, Zambales – 40 ° C

Sinait, ilocos sur – 38 ° C

Laoag City, ilocos norte – 38 ° C

Batac, ilocos norte – 38 ° C

Bacnototan, at Union – 38 ° C

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – 37 ° C

In the city of Dagupan, the heat index could increase even 53 ° C later in March, according to the chief meteorologist Pagasa-Dagupan, Engr. Jose Estrada Jr.

“” Yan Ang Pinaka-Peak Kasi, NGAYONG UNANG ARAW PAG NG March NAG-MORITOR NA TAYO SA HEAT INDEX, “he said.

While no school in region 1 has yet suspended classes, the Department of Education (Deped) region 1 said that the heads of the school have the authority to cancel the personal classes if the temperatures become too extreme.

„Ganyan Po Angyayari Kung Talagang Inaasahan ng chief of school. Also, the local administration unit MGA Na Kailangan Talagang Magsuspinde ng Klase, considering “Yung init ng Panahon, Nabibigyan Sila ng Pagkakataon ng-Suspend ng Klase,” said Cesar Bucsit, the information officer in the 1 region said.

If class suspensions happen, schools such as Mangaldan National High School have ensured students would not be disturbed.

“Kung Sakali Man, Modular Na Lang Talaga Kami Para at least Kahit Nasa Bahay Sila, Makapag-Aral Pa Rin Sila,” said the main Eduardo Castillo.

Depended also ensured that the appropriate ventilation is maintained in the classrooms.

Students like Rovic Rivo noted the challenges of heat, but said they were managing.

“Good Naman (Kasi) Kapag Hapon, Malamig Na. Sa Umaga, Medyo Mainit Pero Kaya Naman, ”he said.