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PUP, UST suspend classes for several days due to Ulysses' ‘impact’
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines and The University of Santo Tomas announced on Sunday that they were suspending synchronous and asynchronous classes for several days due to Typhoon Ulysses.
In its announcement, the PUP explained on Twitter that it was suspending classes from November 16 to 27, 2020 "[t]o allow students and faculty members to recover from the impact of Typhoon #UlyssesPH."
This means that all synchronous and asynchronous activities will be suspended. Faculty members are also advised to move the deadlines of submissions of all academic requirements. All academic activities shall resume on November 28, 2020. (2/3)
— PUP (Official) (@ThePUPOfficial) November 15, 2020
The UST meanwhile explained that the policy the university needed to follow at this time was one of virtue and compassion.
"Therefore, in consideration of the requests from student and academic staff, we are suspending the synchronous and asynchronous classes from Nov. 16 to 21, 2020," read the UST announcement.
Students were encouraged to use the break for independent study, research, prayer, and to support relief efforts and calamity initiatives.
— University of Santo Tomas (@UST1611official) November 15, 2020
The Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University announced earlier that they were both easing their academic workloads for one week due to Ulysses. — DVM, GMA News
