Suspension of Classes October 11, 2013

Suspension of classes on October 11, 2013 is expected to be announced as the PAGASA has hoisted storm warning signals in various areas in Luzon, including in Metro Manila.

Bagyong Santi satellite image as of 11:32pm, October 10, 2013

Below are the guidelines from the Department of Education (DepEd) regarding the cancellation or suspension of classes in all public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools, as well as work in all government offices:

a. When Signal No. 1 is raised by PAGASA, classes at the pre-school level, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended;

 b. When Signal No. 2 is raised by PAGASA, classes at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended; and

 c. When Signal No. 3 or higher is raised by PAGASA, classes at pre-school, elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels, in the affected area, including graduate school, as well as work in all government offices, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.

The PAGASA will be releasing a new Bagyong Santi bulletin at around 5am on October 11, 2013, which will contain the list of areas under storm warning signals and other information about the tropical cyclone.