Makati suspends classes on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in celebration of World Teachers' Day

Classes in all public elementary, secondary and tertiary schools in Makati City are suspended on Friday, October 4, 2019,  in celebration of World Teachers’ Day.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Makati government’s official page My Makati announced about the class suspension in the city.

“Mayor Abby Binay suspends classes in all public elementary to tertiary schools in Makati City on Friday, October 4, 2019 in celebration of World Teachers’ Day,” the caption read.

United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated October 5 of every year as World Teacher’s Day to celebrate the work of educators.

In an executive order, Binay said it is essential to revitalize the image of teaching as vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in Philippine society and national development.

“Accordingly, all concerned departments, agencies, instrumentalities of the local government of Makati are enjoined to actively participate and support activities and programs for the celebration thereof,” she added.

—Joviland Rita/LDF, GMA News