What it is
Several Local Government Units across the Philippines have officially declared class suspensions in observance of National Teachers' Day and World Teachers' Day. These localized suspensions are intended to allow teachers time for rest, celebration, and participation in activities honoring the teaching profession.
Key points
- Class suspensions for Monday, October 5, 2026, have been declared by specific LGUs.
- For Bauang, La Union, face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools, including ALS, are suspended, with Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) to be implemented.
- In Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, on-site classes in public elementary and secondary schools are suspended, and appropriate ADM is to be implemented.
- Rosario, Northern Samar, has officially declared October 5 as a special holiday for all teaching and non-teaching personnel.
- For areas not listed, regular classes are expected unless a local advisory is issued.
Who is affected
Class suspensions for Monday, October 5, 2026, have been confirmed in various locations including Aguilar, Pangasinan; Bais City, Negros Oriental; Gandara, Samar; Infanta, Pangasinan; Libagon, Southern Leyte; Mabinay, Negros Oriental; Mahaplag, Leyte; Pagsanghan, Samar; Pugo, La Union; San Carlos City, Pangasinan; Santa Maria, Bulacan; Talisay, Camarines Norte; and Tanauan, Leyte. Earlier suspensions on Friday, October 2, 2026, were also declared in Baguio City, Angeles City, Palo, and San Jose, Tarlac.
What teachers should do
Teachers must note that class suspensions are based on the specific executive orders or official directives of each LGU administration. For those in areas where suspensions are declared, they should follow the local advisories regarding class cancellations or the implementation of ADM.