Inclement weather closes schools, gov’t offices in several areas Thursday

CLASSES at all levels and work in government offices are suspended in several regions of the Philippines on Thursday, July 24, 2025, due to inclement weather.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Philippines announced the suspension, citing concerns for public safety amid severe weather conditions.

The suspension covers the following areas: Metro Manila; Ilocos Region (Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur); Cagayan Valley (Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan); Cordillera Administrative Region (Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao); Central Luzon (Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Bataan); CALABARZON (Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Cavite); MIMAROPA (Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Romblon); Bicol Region (Sorsogon, Masbate, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes); and Western Visayas (Antique, Iloilo).

The decision to suspend classes and government work was made to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and government employees amid the ongoing inclement weather. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.