The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that over 24,648 public schools across 134 divisions in 16 regions have suspended in-person classes as of today due to the compounded effects of Tropical Storm “Dante,” Tropical Depression “Emong,” and the intensified Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

Since July 16, 2025, in-person classes have been repeatedly suspended, marking the longest recorded four-day disruption in classroom-based learning this year.

In response to the widespread impact of these weather disturbances, 270 schools are currently being used as evacuation centers, providing shelter to displaced families in affected communities.

According to the latest situation report from DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), severe weather conditions have caused widespread flooding and landslides, disrupting education and damaging infrastructure nationwide.

The regions reporting the highest number of damaged classrooms are:

• Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): 738 total — 96 major, 166 minor
• Region I (Ilocos Region): 732 total — 163 major, 177 minor
• Region II (Cagayan Valley): 479 total — 139 major, 141 minor

Metro Manila and surrounding regions have also experienced heavy monsoon rains in recent days, increasing the risks of flash floods and landslides.

In response, DepEd-DRRMS has issued emergency directives to local field offices. These include:

• Immediate coordination of response and recovery plans
• Pre-positioning of learning materials and supplies
• Continued collaboration with local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
• Councils
• Utilization of response funds for classroom repairs and relief operations