Tropical Storm Isang Brings Southwest Monsoon, Aug 22 Class Suspensions

The Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Tuesday, Aug 22 at 5 a.m., that tropical storm Isang has already passed the Batanes Area. The weather system continues to enhance the Southwest Monsoon which will bring light to heavy rains over the Visayas and the rest of Luzon. Residents of the western part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are alerted against possible landslides and flashfloods. Meanwhile, here’s a list of Aug 22 class suspensions due to the weather.

PAGASA reports that at 4 a.m. on Aug 22, Tuesday, the center of Tropical storm Isang, international name Hato, is estimated at 60 km West Northwest of Basco Batanes. It has maximum sustained winds of up to 80 kph near the center with gustiness of up to 97 kph. It is forecast to move west at 30 kph. In 24 hours it is predicted to be Northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte which is outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Signal 1 and 2 raised in areas of Luzon and Batanes, Aug 22 Class Suspensions

According to PAGASA, Signal no. 1 is raised over areas of Luzon. Particularly Northern Cagayan including Babuyan Group of Islands, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte. Signal No. 2, on the other hand, is raised over Batanes Group of Islands.

Meanwhile, classes are suspended in numerous areas. GMA reports the following class suspensions on Aug 22 due to the weather.

Benguet

Itogon — Preschool to elementary

Cordillera Administrative Region

Abra — Pre-school to Senior High School (Public and Private)

Laguna 

Calamba — All levels (Public and Private)

San Pedro — All levels (Public and Private)

Rizal Province

Angono — All levels (Public and Private)

Antipolo — All levels (Public and Private)

Baras — All levels (Public and Private)

Binangonan — All levels (Public and Private)

Cainta — All levels (Public and Private)

Morong — All levels (Public and Private)

San Mateo — All levels (Public and Private)

Rodriguez — All levels (Public and Private)

Tanay — All levels (Public and Private)

Taytay — All levels (Public and Private)

Teresa — All levels (Public and Private)

Zambales

Olongapo City — All levels (Public and Private)

Subic — All levels (Public and Private)

Bulacan

Hahonoy — All levels (Public and Private)

Malolos — All levels (Public and Private)

Marilao — All levels (Public and Private)

Meycauayan — All levels (Public and Private)

Obando — All levels (Public and Private)

Cavite Province

— Pre-School to Senior High School (Public and Private)

Caloocan City — All levels (Public and Private)

Las Piñas City — All levels (Public and Private)

Manila — All levels (Public and Private)

Malabon City — All levels (Public and Private)

Mandaluyong City — All levels (Public and Private)

Marikina — All levels (Public and Private)

Muntinlupa — All levels (Public and Private)

Navotas City — All levels (Public and Private)

Parañaque City — All levels (Public and Private)

Pasay City — All levels (Public and Private)

Pasig City — All levels (Public and Private)

San Juan City — All levels (Public and Private)

Taguig City — All levels (Public and Private)

Quezon City — All levels (Public and private)

Valenzuela City — All levels (Public and Private)

Bataan Province

— All levels (Public and Private)

Due to the inclement weather, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi suspends classes in ALL LEVEL, public and private, today (Aug 22, 2017). #walangpasok

— OFFICIAL MUNTINLUPA (@OFFICIALMUNTI) August 21, 2017

#WalangPasok – No classes ALL LEVELS, public and private schools in QC today, Aug. 22, 2017.

— QC Local Government (@qclocalgovt) August 21, 2017

The city government of Manila has suspended classes in all levels today, August 22, 2017. Stay safe everyone. #walangpasok

— FarEasternUniversity (@FarEasternU) August 21, 2017