DepEd NCR suspends F2F classes for Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13-14, 2025

The Department of Education — National Capital Region on Sunday has suspended face-to-face classes (F2F) in all public schools in Metro Manila on Oct. 13 and 14 to give way to disinfection and sanitation amid increasing cases of influenza-like illnesses.

In an advisory on Sunday night, DepEd NCR also cited the need to conduct building inspections following recent powerful earthquakes that hit different parts of the country.

“In light of the increasing incidence of influenza-like illnesses among learners and personnel and the recent series of earthquakes affecting various parts of the country, the Department of Education – National Capital Region issues this advisory to ensure the continuity of learning while prioritizing the health, safety, and structural security of all public schools,” the advisory said.

The F2F suspension is to give way for the disinfection, sanitation, and building inspection of public schools in Metro Manila.

Public schools were told to implement alternative delivery modalities, such as online or modular instruction, “to avoid disruption of learning.”

During the two-day F2F suspension, public schools will conduct cleaning and disinfection of classrooms and common areas and carry out structural and safety inspections of school buildings and facilities.

School personnel will also prepare for the implementation of drills on earthquake preparedness and other emergency protocols and reinforce health and safety practices among students, school personnel, and parents.

The advisory – signed by DepEd NCR Director Jocelyn Andaya – also stressed earthquake preparedness and response procedures, such as strengthened coordination with division engineers and local government units for inspection and mitigation actions.

The advisory also “highly encouraged” private schools to “observe and conduct these measures.”

Earlier, some LGUs in Metro Manila declared class or F2F suspensions due to rising flu-like illnesses while other LGUs in Mindanao declared class suspensions due to continuing assessment  of the impact of recent earthquakes. — JMA/KG, GMA Integrated News