"Suspension of classes will be based on the 2am bulletin of PAG-ASA," the Department of Education tweeted at 11 p.m. on Tuesday (August 2, 2011).

Update (11 a.m., August 3, 2011) - Afternoon classes in Pre-school to High School levels in NCR; Taal, Batangas; and Muntinlupa have been suspended. Here are announcements from DepEd:

"Afternoon classes in NCR are suspended. Latest report from PAGASA predicts moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the day."

"Taal Batangas Municipal Mayor declared suspension of classes in the afternoon due to heavy rains being experienced at the moment."

"Muntinlupa: Upon consultation w/ the office of Mayor Aldrin San Pedro, afternoon classes are suspended due to heavy rains."

Update (12 nn, August 3, 2011): Summary

August 3, 2011 advisory from the Department of Education

NCR – Afternoon classes (starting 12NN) in preschool, elementary, and high school will be suspended per PAGASA’s forecast that moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the region will be experienced, of which may approximate the amount of rainfall volume yesterday.

Region 1 – Classes from preschool, elementary, and high school in Dagupan and in the entire Pangasinan province have been suspended early today by Governor Amado Espino, Jr. due to continuous rains since last night. In Dagupan, schools are flooded because of high tide. Schools in the province will have Saturday classes to make up for lost school days. noypistuff

Region 3 – Regular classes today, except for the following still flooded schools and areas in Pampanga:

Macabebe West District

1. San Esteban Elementary School

2. Consuelo ES

3. Sta. Maria ES

4. San Rafael ES

5. Sto Niño ES

6. Dalayap

7. Dalan

8. Baliti ES

9. Castuli

10. Sta. Lutgarda

11. San Juan

12. Lolu Sapang Malalam

13. Sitio Mindanao
Macabebe East District

1. Caduag Tete

2. San Isidro ES

3. San Gabriel

4. San Roque

5. Sta. Rita

6. Telacsan

7. Masantol San Isidro ES

8. Sapang Kawayan ES

Region 4A

Mayors of San Pablo in Laguna, Alitagtag, and Taal in Batangas have suspended classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas.
Mayors of Dasmariñas and Gen. Trias in Cavite have also declared that afternoon classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas be suspended due to heavy rains.

Again, we remind the local authorities (LGUs, DepEd officials, and principals) that they may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents, of course, can decide whether to send their children to school or not.

We also urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases.

"weather scenario: expect (up to 10mm) rains between 9am to 3pm over NCR today." the PAGASA tweeted at 2:37 a.m. on Wednesday (August 3, 2011).

"As of 2:00 AM, DepEd_PH was informed of the possible rainfall amount/ weather scenario for this day." the PAGASA added 9 minutes later.

As of this writing, there has been no official announcement from DepEd whether or not classes will be suspended on August 3. Please standby for more updates.

Update 1 (4 a.m. August 3, 2011): There will be classes in NCR today.

"NCR: Regular classes resume today, August 3. PAGASA predicts the amount of rainfall today will only be half of yesterday's volume." - DepEd

"We urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases." -DepEd

"Supts,Principals&LGUs may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents can decide whether to send their children to school or not." - DepEd

Update 2 (5 a.m. August 3, 2011):

"REGION 3: Regular classes today except for the following still flooded schools in Pampanga: Macabebe West Dist - San Esteban ES, Consuelo ES, Sta.Maria ES, San Rafael ES, Sto Nino ES, Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti ES, Castuli, Sta Lutgarda, SanJuan, Lolu Sapang Malalam, Sitio Mindanao. Macabebe East district - Caduag Tete ES, San Isidro ES, SanGabriel, San Roque, Sta.Rita Telacsan, Masantol San Isidro ES and Sapang Kawayan ES. " - DepEd

"CALABARZON: Regular classes resume in all levels today, August 3." -DepEd

"Region 1: San Carlos City - due to continuous rainfall, the Provincial Government suspended classes from Kinder to Highschool today, Aug 3." -DepEd

Suspension of Classes in some areas in Luzon announced by DepEd on July 26, 2011

Classes on July 26, 2011 have been suspended by the Department of Education (DepEd) in some areas in Luzon due to heavy rains and strong winds brought by Tropical Depression "Juaning" (Bagyong Juaning). Check out below announcements from DepEd via its official Twitter account:

"Automatic Suspension Guideline: Signal no 1 - no classes in kindergarten, Signal no 2 - No classes in Kindergarten, Elementary & Secondary." (Check the list of Signal No. 1 and 2 areas HERE)

"Lipa City: No classes in kindergarten, elementary & secondary, both public and private, due to heavy rain and strong wind. July 26, Tuesday."

"Region 5: Classes suspended in all levels due 2 heavy rains and strong winds."

"Laguna: classes suspended in San Pablo City, kindergarten, elementary and secondary."

"Cavite: classes suspended in Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary levels in Bacoor, Imus, Noveleta, Rosario, Kawit, Tanza and Gen. Trias."

Update: All afternoon and night kinder-HS classes in NCR suspended!

"Dr. Elena Ruiz, DepEd NCR Director: Panghapon at pang gabing pasok sa pre-school, elementray, at high school sa buong NCR suspendido na" @DZMMTeleradyo tweeted

Update 2: No afternoon classes in UPIS (elementary & HS)

"From the office of UP Diliman Chancellor: Classes are suspended at UPIS (elementary & HS) starting at 12 p.m. today (July 26)." @upsystem tweet reads.

Update 3:

"FYI: CHED only suspends classes on college level if Signal # 3 is up. Please do check with your colleges/universities for class suspensions" @ANCalerts said.

Update 4: No classes in UST this afternoon.

"July 26 -- Afternoon classes in UST suspended due to bad weather, says CSC via twitter" @varsitarianust announced.

Update 5: Kinder-HS classes in San Pablo City, Laguna and in some parts of Cavite are suspended.

"Laguna: classes suspended in San Pablo City, kindergarten, elementary and secondary." - DepEd

"Cavite: classes suspended in Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary levels in Bacoor, Imus, Noveleta, Rosario, Kawit, Tanza and Gen. Trias." -DepEd

Update 6: For colleges and universities

"DZBB report: Commission on Higher Education is leaving it to college, university heads to suspend classes for the day." - GMA News

Update 7:

"Classes and offices in UE Manila and UE Caloocan also suspended starting 12noon." - GMA News

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced suspension of classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school levels in Quezon City on July 25, 2011 through its official Twitter account Friday.

"No classes in Quezon City on Monday, July 25, for kinder, elementary & secondary, both private and public schools." the announcement reads.

According to an ABS-CBN report, the advisory came from Quezon City OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Corazon C. Rubio.

"In view of the forthcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III on July 25, 2011, Monday, please be informed that classes in all levels (Kinder-Elementary-Secondary) both public and private schools are hereby suspended," the advisory stated.

However, to compensate for the class hours that will be missed, "Saturday classes will be held."