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Back to headlinesAugust 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PHT

Weather · Public Safety

Habagat Rains Prompt Monday Class Suspensions in Parts of Northern and Western Luzon

Heavy southwest monsoon rains and saturated ground conditions prompted precautionary school suspensions in vulnerable Luzon communities ahead of Monday classes.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 23, 2026, 7:00 PM PHT2 min read
FMB News editorial visual for southwest monsoon weather and class suspensionsFMB News editorial visual
FMB News editorial visual accompanying the August 23 monsoon and class-suspension update.FMB News editorial visualLicense details

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

PAGASA warned Sunday evening of continued southwest monsoon rains over parts of Luzon, with local governments in vulnerable northern and western areas announcing precautionary class suspensions for Monday, August 24.

The approved FMB News brief cited landslide and road-clearing concerns in Batanes and continuing rain risk in western Luzon. Suspension decisions remain local, so students and parents should follow their city, municipality or school division for the final list.

Context

Context

PAGASA forecasts have shown unsettled monsoon weather over western and northern parts of the country through the weekend, with saturated ground increasing the risk of localized flooding and landslides.

The newsroom brief attributes the Sunday evening advisory and local suspension notices to PAGASA, civil-defense authorities and local governments.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

Localized suspension reporting needs geographic precision. A suspension in one municipality does not automatically apply to an entire province, and conditions can change overnight.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Residents should check the latest PAGASA rainfall warnings, local disaster-office advisories and official LGU or DepEd announcements before traveling to school or work Monday morning.

Sources and public record

DOST-PAGASA / approved FMB News brief: Southwest Monsoon weather advisory, August 23 (August 23, 2026, 5:00 PM PHT)Office of Civil Defense / approved FMB News brief: Monsoon preparedness updates, August 23 (August 23, 2026, 5:00 PM PHT)