17 areas in Negros Occidental suspend classes due to extreme heat

BACOLOD CITY — Several local governments in Negros Occidental have announced the suspension of face-to-face classes on Wednesday, after a forecast heat index of 42 degrees Celsius, a level labeled “dangerous” by the state bureau. As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the state weather bureau measured the heat index in La Carlota…

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   Elevated heat level disrupted classes in Negros Occidental

   BACOLOD CITY — Thousands of students in Negros Occidental province just stayed home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the cancellation of face-to face classes due to expected elevated heat levels. On Tuesday morning, the state weather bureau forecast the heat index in the province to reach 41 degrees Celsius. The Provincial…

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   November 4, 2026, 04:55 UTC · 17 areas in Negros Occidental suspend classes due to extreme heat

   November 4, 2026, 21:05 UTC · Classes in Negros, Tacloban shift online due to heat