The Philippines suspended in-person classes for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide jeepney strike on April 29-30, 2024.
The Philippines suspended in-person classes for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers on April 29 and 30, 2024. Public schools implemented asynchronous classes or distance learning instead. The Education Department cited the heat index forecast and the strike as reasons for the suspension. Many schools lack air conditioning, leading students to endure crowded, poorly ventilated classrooms during the heatwave.
April 28, 2024
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