Suspension of classes in colleges as well as cancellation of government work in the National Capital Region starting 1 p.m. have been declared by the Palace today upon recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

"Pres Spokesperson: Upon recommendation of NDRRMC, the ES has declared suspension of college classes & gov work in NCR effective 1pm." the Malacañang tweeted.

The Department of Education has earlier suspended classes in Kindergarten to High School levels in NCR. Check the details HERE.

Some colleges and universities in Metro Manila (NCR) have declared suspension of classes on August 2, 2011 due to bad weather.

Update: The Malacañang has announced suspension of college classes and government work starting at 1 p.m. today, August 2, 2001. Read the details HERE.

Check out the list of tertiary schools that have suspended classes as of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday:

MAKATI
Assumption College
University of Makati

MANILA
Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila
De La Salle University (Manila and all campuses, all levels)
Medical Center Manila
Philippine Normal University, Manila
PMI Colleges, Manila
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila and other campuses)
Samson College of Science & Technology (Manila and Quezon City campuses)
San Sebastian College, Manila
San Beda College, Manila
St. Jude College, Manila
St. Scholastica's College, Manila
Technological University of the Philippines, Manila
University of the Philippines, Manila
University of Santo Tomas, Manila

PASAY CITY
Philippine School of Aeronautics, Pasay City

QUEZON CITY
Angelicum College, Quezon City
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools (undergraduate and graduate)
FEU-FERN College, Quezon City
Saint Catherine College, Quezon City
St. Paul University, Quezon City

Source: GMA News

According to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), college and university students should contact their respective schools to know whether they have classes or not.