LIST: Areas, schools shifting to alternative learning due to heat

As temperatures soar across the Philippines, schools in the regions have implemented changes in learning modalities. Here are the areas and schools that have switched to alternative learning, as of April 3, 2024.

LUZON

San, Manuel, Pangasinan - no face-to-face classes from elementary to secondary levels in both public and private in the afternoon, April 2, 2024.
Mangaldan, Pangasinan - no face-to-face classes in pre-school to high school levels in both public and private starting April 2, 2024 until lifted
Calasiao, Pangasinan - no face-to-face classes from kindergarten to senior high school on April 2, 2024
Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan - no face-to-face classes in pre-school to high school levels in both public and private starting April 2, 2024 until April 5, 2024 until the same is lifted
Mapandan, Pangasinan - no face-to-face classes in all public and private schools in the afternoon, April 2, 2024 until April 3, 2024
Polangui, Albay - no face-to-face classes with asynchronous classes in the afternoon on April 2, 2024
Guinobatan, Albay - modular/online set-up in all public and private schools in the afternoon, April 2, 2024
Camalig, Albay - modular/online set-up in all public and private schools in the afternoon, April 2, 2024
Libon, Albay - modular/online set-up in all public and private schools on April 2, 2024
Batangas City Integrated High School - blended or modular and distance learning on April 2, 2024 (three days of in-person classes, two days of modular/online set-up)

VISAYAS

Biliran Municipality, Biliran Province - all elementary and high schools switched to blended learning mode until April 19, 2024, with classes conducted in the morning only and modular learning in the afternoon
Cebu Normal University in Cebu City - suspended face-to-face classes from April 4 to April 12, 2024
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu - switched to modular learning mode from nursery to high school from April 3 to April 12, 2024
Cebu Province - suspension of all classes until further notice
Mandaue City, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes until April 30, 2024
City of Talisay, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes from April 3 to April 14, 2024
City of Naga, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes from April 3, 2024 until further notice
Cordova, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes on April 4, 2024 until further notice
Minglanilla, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes from April 3, 2024 until further notice, including daycare center learners
Liloan, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes from April 3 to 12, 2024
Consolacion, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes from April 3 to 12, 2024
Toledo City, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 3, 2024
San Fernando, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes in elementary level only until April 13, 2024
Tabogon, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes until April 6, 2024
Ronda, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes until April 5, 2024
Sibonga, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes until April 12, 2024
Tuburan, Cebu - suspended face-to-face classes until April 5, 2024
Negros Occidental - 248 schools in seven towns suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Guimaras Province - 96 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Iloilo City - 66 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Roxas City, Capiz - 35 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Dumangas town, Iloilo Province - schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental - 70 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental - 62 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Bago City, Negros Occidental - 47 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
Silay City, Negros Occidental - 39 schools suspended face-to-face classes in all levels on April 1 and 2, 2024
E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental - suspended face-to-face classes until April 2, 2024
Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental - suspended face-to-face classes until April 2, 2024
Talisay City, Negros Occidental - suspended face-to-face classes until April 2, 2024
Maasin Central School - switched to alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning starting April 2, 2024
Cansirong Multi-Grade School - switched to alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning starting April 2, 2024
Lib-og Elementary School - switched to alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning starting April 2, 2024
Lanao Elementary School - switched to alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning starting April 2, 2024
Baugo National High School - switched to alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning starting April 2, 2024
Ichon National High School, Southern Leyte - suspended face-to-face classes starting April 2, 2024
Province of Negros Oriental - suspended face-to-face classes starting April 3, 2024 until further notice
Bohol Island State University - suspended face-to-face classes starting April 8, 2024 until further notice

MINDANAO

General Santos City - no in-person classes in all levels in public and private schools from April 2-5, 2024
Polomolok, South Cotabato - no afternoon in-person classes in public and private schools from April 2-15, 2024
Tantangan, South Cotabato - no afternoon in-person classes from April 1-15, 2024
Sultan Kudarat - no face-to-face classes from April 1-15, 2024
Buenavista Integrated School, Zamboanga City - implemented distance learning, with some in-person classes being conducted by schedule since March
Kidapawan City, Cotabato - no in-person classes from April 3 to April 5, 2024
Sarangani Province - no face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools from April 3 to April 19, 2024.

(with reports from GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia, GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog, GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak, GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas, and GMA Regional TV One Mindanao)