Metro Manila, Several Provinces Declare class Suspensions for September 17, 2025
Metro Manila and numerous provinces across the Philippines have announced class suspensions for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, due to the anticipated effects of Super Typhoon “Hanna” (international name: Saola). the preemptive measure aims to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and non-teaching personnel as the storm approaches and brings potentially hazardous conditions.
The widespread suspensions impact millions of students from pre-school to tertiary levels, as well as educators and school staff. The decision, made in coordination with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), reflects the governmentS commitment to prioritizing public safety amidst the threat of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding. Classes are expected to resume on Thursday, September 18, 2025, pending further weather updates and damage assessments.
Here’s a breakdown of the announced suspensions as of 11:57:07 PM, September 16, 2025:
* Metro Manila: All levels, public and private.
* Benguet: All levels, public and private.
* Ilocos norte: All levels, public and private.
* La Union: All levels, public and private.
* Pangasinan: All levels, public and private.
* Zambales: All levels, public and private.
* Bataan: All levels, public and private.
* Bulacan: All levels, public and private.
* Pampanga: All levels, public and private.
* Tarlac: All levels, public and private.
* Nueva Ecija: All levels, public and private.
* Aurora: All levels, public and private.
* Quezon Province: All levels, public and private.
* Cavite: All levels, public and private.
* Laguna: All levels,public and private.
* Batangas: All levels, public and private.
* Rizal: All levels, public and private.
Local government units are urged to monitor the situation closely and implement necessary evacuation procedures in vulnerable areas. residents are advised to stay indoors, secure thier homes, and heed warnings from authorities. Super Typhoon ”Hanna” is currently forecast to make landfall in Northern Luzon on Wednesday afternoon, bringing sustained winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 230 kilometers per hour. The NDRRMC has raised the storm signal to Level 4 for areas directly in the path of the typhoon.
