Classes Suspended in PSHS Main, Cotabato City and Parts of Lapu-Lapu City
WALANG PASOK – Classes were suspended on Monday, October 26, 2026, in some schools and areas because of rising reports of illness among students and preparations for government events, according to advisories compiled by GMA News and INQUIRER.net.
At the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Main Campus in Quezon City, all classes were suspended on October 26 and 27 due to what the school described as “increasing reports of rising illness among students.” Classes will shift to an online learning setup on October 28 and 29 to limit the spread of illness among students and teachers.
In Cotabato City, face-to-face classes at all levels are not allowed from October 26 to 31. Schools will hold asynchronous learning during this period as the city prepares for the inaugural session of the 1st Bangsamoro Regular Parliament.
In Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, asynchronous classes will be held from October 26 to 30 as the city hosts the 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The suspension covers public and private elementary and high schools in Barangays Ibo, Buaya, Mactan and P. Engaño, as well as the following private schools and colleges:
Sto. Niño International School, EMD Carmelite School Foundation, Jose Alwins Learning School, B Cebu Dream Foundation Inc., Cebu International Language TVI Center, Global Leaders International School, Newtown School of Excellence, St. Joseph’s School of Mactan, Sto. Niño Child Academy, Lapu-Lapu City College, Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College and Sto. Niño Mactan College.
Parents and students are advised to follow the official pages of their schools and local government units for updates, since more suspensions may be announced during the week.
Source: GMA News Online, INQUIRER.net