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Children take advantage of sudden floods in Roxasdistrict, Quezon City after afternoon classes was suspended due to continuous rains. (Bernard Testa/Interaksyon.com)

InterAksyon.com
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(UPDATE 5, 11:50 a.m.) MANILA, Philippines - Various Metro Manila mayors have suspended classes in public schools in their respective jurisdictions due to incessants rains that have already flooded many metro streets. 

  • Manila suspended afternoon classes in the city's public elementary and high schools. 
  • Earlier, Pasay and Paranaque also suspended classes in public elementary and high schools.
  • Quezon City followed suit before noon, canceling classes from preschool to highschool in both public and private institutions.
  • Both Cainta and Navotas had also suspended public and private school classes from preschool to highschool levels.
  • Makati City ordered the suspension of classes in all levels in Barangays San. Antonio, Pio del Pilar, Singkamas, Sta. Cruz, and La Paz.
  • Mandaluyong suspended afternoon classes in all public schools, from preschool to highschool levels. 
  • Marikina and Muntinglupa also canceled all classes at all levels, for both public and private schools.
  • Meanwhile, the University of Sto. Tomas and UP Manila also suspended work and classes in their respective campuses.
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