Local government units (LGUs) and academic institutions have announced class suspensions and shifts to alternative delivery modes for Thursday, August 20, 2026, to ensure the safety of students and faculty.

Below is the verified running list of affected areas and university advisories.

1. Local Government Unit (LGU) Advisories

CALABARZON

• Laguna

  • Biñan City: No face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); shifted to alternative modes of learning.

Central Luzon (Region III)

• Pampanga

  • Macabebe: No face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); shifted to alternative modes of learning.

  • Santo Tomas: No face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); shifted to alternative modes of learning.

  • San Simon: No face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private); shifted to alternative modes of learning.

2. Institutional & University Advisories

• University of Santo Tomas (UST – Manila):

  • Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shift to Enhanced Virtual Mode of Instruction; remote work arrangements for offices.

  • Friday, August 21, 2026: No classes and office work nationwide in commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday).

  • Saturday, August 22, 2026: Continuation of Enhanced Virtual Mode of Instruction and remote work arrangements.

3. Practical Reminders for Students & Parents

• Monitor Local Portals: LGUs update suspension bulletins based on evolving localized weather, flooding, and transport conditions. Keep notifications active on official LGU Facebook pages.

• Confirm Learning Modalities: Check university portals (Canvas, Google Classroom, Blackboard) for asynchronous modules or synchronous lecture schedules.

• Holiday Scheduling: Note that Friday, August 21, is a nationwide regular non-working holiday; all synchronous tasks and office transactions will be paused.

This list will be updated as further official announcements are released by other LGUs and educational institutions.