Face-to-face classes in both public and private schools in mainland Lapu-Lapu City will be suspended on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Marilyn Andales, through Division Memorandum Number 075, announced of the suspension of in-person classes in line with the city’s hosting of the opening program and activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum 2026. 

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is expected to grace the event.

The students will shift to Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM), and that teachers are tasked to provide the necessary learning materials and assistance to students.

Andales made it clear that schools in Olango Island and other islets of Lapu-Lapu City will not be affected by the temporary suspension.

Meanwhile, arnisadors in Lapu-Lapu City brace for their performance during the Welcome Dinner set at the Liberty Shrine in Barangay Mactan.

At least 300 elementary and high school students will present their prowess in arnis, a Filipino martial arts.

Members of the Lapu-Lapu City Performing Arts will provide entertainment during the Welcome Dinner.

Mayor Cindi King-Chan has inspected two venues for the ASEAN-related activities.

In the previous days, the Local Government Unit has ordered the repainting of skywalks, railings, and sidewalks on major roads, or thoroughfares, en route to the forum venues.