Class suspensions were announced for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, across multiple regions in the Philippines due to heavy rainfall caused by a low-pressure area near La Union and the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat. The decision came after meteorological forecasts indicated persistent rainfalls that could disrupt normal operations in schools and government offices. Local and national authorities confirmed the suspensions, with updates expected as conditions evolve. The affected areas spanned several regions, including Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, and Zambales. In Calabarzon, Cavite province saw suspensions in Alfonso, Amadeo, Naic, and Tanza. In Central Luzon, Nueva Ecija’s Licab and Tarlac’s La Paz were included in the suspension list. Zambales had Botolan, Cabangan, and Palauig affected. In the Cordillera region, Benguet’s Itogon and La Trinidad, along with Baguio City, faced suspensions for preschool through senior high school. In Ilocos Region, La Union was fully suspended, while Pangasinan saw suspensions in Aguilar, Alaminos City, Basista, Bayambang, Binmaley, Bugallon, Calasiao, Infanta, Laoac, Lingayen, Malasiqui, Mangaldan, Mangatarem, Pozorrubio, San Carlos City, San Manuel, Santa Barbara, Sual, and Dagupan City. The impact of the weather system was not limited to one day. Earlier, on Monday, August 3, 2026, similar class suspensions were declared due to Tropical Depression Luis. This time, the affected areas included parts of Bulacan and Pangasinan. In Bulacan, Angat, Balagtas, Baliwag City, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Malolos City, Marilao, Meycauayan City, Norzagaray, Obando, Pandi, Paombong, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso, San Jose del Monte City, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria, and other municipalities were under suspension. In Pangasinan, Aguilar, Anda, Bani, Basista, Bayambang, Binmaley, Calasiao, Infanta, Lingayen, Malasiqui, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Mangatarem, Mapandan, Pozorrubio, San Carlos City, San Fabian, San Jacinto, San Manuel, Santa Barbara, Santo Tomas, Sison, Sual, Urbiztondo, and Dagupan City were affected. In addition to the class suspensions, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that 14 towns in Zambales were also affected by Tropical Depression Luis on August 3, leading to the suspension of both classes and government work. These towns included Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, San Narciso, San Felipe, Cabangan, Botolan, Iba, Palauig, Candelaria, and Sta. Cruz. The closures were attributed to the ongoing effects of the tropical depression combined with the enhanced southwest monsoon, which brought continuous rain over Luzon. Local officials emphasized the need for caution amid the weather conditions, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Authorities also reminded parents and students to monitor updates from local education departments for further instructions regarding resumption of classes. Meteorologists noted that the low-pressure area and the habagat were expected to persist into the following days, potentially affecting more areas depending on the movement of the weather systems. The repeated disruptions highlight the vulnerability of certain regions to seasonal weather patterns, prompting discussions among local leaders about improving infrastructure and emergency response mechanisms. While some areas have implemented contingency plans, others remain reliant on real-time updates from weather agencies to manage the impact of such events effectively. As the situation continues to unfold, residents and officials alike remain vigilant, preparing for potential changes in the weather forecast.
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