Philippines Implements Automatic Class Suspensions During Disasters
The Philippine Presidential Palace has issued an executive order allowing local governments and schools to automatically suspend classes and onsite work when government hazard warnings reach prescribed thresholds during natural or human-induced disasters. The measure aims to balance student safety with learning continuity.
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