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Back to headlinesAugust 15, 2026, 1:00 AM PHT

Weather · Class suspensions

Habagat Rains Expected Over Western Luzon; Brief Reports Saturday College Suspensions in Bulacan

A current GMA weather report cited by the newsroom brief forecasts continued Southwest Monsoon rains over parts of Luzon; the email also reports localized Saturday college suspensions in Calumpit and Plaridel, Bulacan.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 15, 2026, 1:00 AM PHT2 min read
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Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

Editorial standard: Sources are listed below. Verified reporting, attributed claims, uncertainty, and analysis remain distinct.

Verified facts

What happened

The FMB News August 15 overnight brief cites a PAGASA forecast, carried by GMA News, that the Southwest Monsoon will continue bringing rain to Luzon and the western section of the Visayas on Saturday.

The email further reports that Calumpit and Plaridel in Bulacan suspended Saturday tertiary or college classes because of lingering flood conditions. FMB News could not independently retrieve the cited August 15 ABS-CBN service advisory during the final pass, so the municipality-specific suspension details remain source-attributed.

Context

Context

The newsroom brief identifies Zambales and Bataan as areas facing continuing monsoon-rain risk, with scattered rain and thunderstorms also possible across other parts of Luzon. Conditions can change quickly, and local rainfall or flooding may differ substantially from the broad regional forecast.

Class-suspension coverage can vary by school level, institution and locality. Students should rely on the latest announcement from their LGU or school before traveling.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

Weekend classes, commuting and flood exposure can be affected even when there is no nationwide suspension. Precise local advisories help families avoid unnecessary travel through flooded roads.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Monitor PAGASA rainfall warnings, Bulacan LGU and school announcements, and local disaster-office updates for any change in flood conditions or class coverage.

Sources and public record

GMA News Online: Habagat rains expected over Luzon, western section of Visayas on Aug. 15 (August 14, 2026, 4:59 PM PHT)ABS-CBN News: Class suspensions for August 15, 2026 due to habagat rains — cited in FMB News brief (August 14, 2026, 8:25 PM PHT)