Several local government units have suspended face-to-face classes today, Monday, August 24, 2026, as the southwest monsoon or Habagat continues to bring rain and the threat of flooding to parts of Luzon.
Some LGUs have also suspended government work or shifted schools to Alternative Delivery Modes, which may include online, modular, or asynchronous learning.
As of 8:29 a.m. today, the latest consolidated list from GMA News includes areas in Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pampanga, Pangasinan, and Zambales.
Here is the updated #WalangPasok list for August 24.
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#WalangPasok August 24, 2026: Complete List
Abra
Abra — province-wide
There are no face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools.
Schools have been instructed to shift to Alternative Delivery Modes or ADM.
Government offices are also implementing alternative work arrangements.
Benguet
Atok
Face-to-face classes from preschool to senior high school are suspended in public and private schools.
Students will shift to alternative learning modalities.
Ilocos Norte
Batac City
Classes are suspended at all levels in public and private schools.
Ilocos Sur
Cabugao
Classes are suspended at all levels in both public and private schools.
Pampanga
A number of municipalities and cities in Pampanga have announced suspension or alternative-learning arrangements today.
Apalit
Face-to-face classes are suspended in selected schools, including Fausto Gonzales Sioco Memorial School, Macario Arnedo Elementary School, Paligui Elementary School, Sampaga Elementary School, Sampaloc Elementary School, San Vicente Elementary School, Sucad Elementary School, Sulipan Elementary School, Apalit National High School, Sampaga National High School, Senior High School Stand Alone, ACTEC, Apalit Christian Ecumenical School, and Laverdad Christian School.
Magalang
In-person classes and government work in public and private institutions are suspended today.
Unlike most areas on this list, the suspension in Magalang is connected to the Feast of San Bartolome, rather than solely to the Habagat.
Masantol
There are no face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools.
Schools will shift to Alternative Learning Delivery Modes.
Minalin
Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools are suspended.
Schools are encouraged to implement appropriate Alternative Delivery Modes.
City of San Fernando
There are no face-to-face classes at all levels in both public and private schools.
Affected schools are expected to use alternative learning arrangements.
San Simon
Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools are suspended from August 24 through August 28.
Alternative Delivery Modes will be implemented.
However, Concepcion Integrated School is excluded and will continue face-to-face classes, according to the latest GMA News list.
Santa Ana
Classes are suspended at all levels in public and private schools.
Sto. Tomas
Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools are suspended from August 24 to August 28.
Pangasinan
Pangasinan has announced localized suspensions of classes and government work in affected areas.
Because these are localized rather than necessarily province-wide, residents should check the latest announcement from their municipality or city before assuming that the suspension applies everywhere in Pangasinan.
Zambales
Candelaria
There are no face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools.
Students will shift to modular and asynchronous learning.
Masinloc
Classes are suspended at all levels in public and private schools.
Palauig
Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools are suspended.
The suspension also covers the work of teaching, non-teaching, and administrative personnel.
Schools will shift to asynchronous learning.
Why Are Classes Suspended Today?
The main reason is the continued influence of the southwest monsoon or Habagat.
PAGASA issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 8 at 8:00 a.m. on August 24, placing Batanes, Ilocos Sur, and Abra under a Yellow Warning.
The weather bureau warned of the possibility of flooding and landslides, especially in vulnerable areas.
Luzon is expected to continue experiencing rain associated with the Habagat today.
Typhoon Saudel Is Also Being Monitored
Another weather development worth watching today is Typhoon Saudel.
PAGASA reported early Monday that Saudel was still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility but was expected to enter PAR sometime on August 24.
As of 3:00 a.m., PAGASA was monitoring three tropical cyclones outside PAR, including Saudel.
The current class suspensions are primarily associated with the Habagat and local weather conditions, so students should avoid assuming that classes nationwide are suspended because of Saudel.
Is There #WalangPasok in Metro Manila Today?
As of the latest consolidated suspension announcements available this morning, there is no Metro Manila-wide class suspension for Monday, August 24.
That means regular classes generally continue in NCR unless an individual city, municipality, university, or school issues its own announcement.
Metro Manila is still experiencing unsettled weather.
PAGASA’s NCR division reported cloudy conditions with scattered rain and thunderstorms for Monday, with temperatures expected around 27°C to 31°C.
Students in Metro Manila should therefore continue monitoring their city government’s and school’s official pages in case localized flooding or severe thunderstorms lead to later announcements.
Does “No Face-to-Face Classes” Mean No Classes at All?
Not necessarily.
This distinction is important.
Many of today’s announcements specifically suspend face-to-face classes, rather than all academic activities.
For example, schools in Abra, Atok, Masantol, Minalin, San Fernando, San Simon, Candelaria, and Palauig have been instructed or encouraged to use some form of alternative learning.
Depending on the school, students may still have:
online classes,
asynchronous lessons,
modules,
assignments,
or other learning activities.
So before celebrating an unexpected day off, check your school’s announcement.
Are Public and Private Schools Included?
In many of the listed LGUs, yes.
Announcements in areas including Abra, Batac, Cabugao, Masantol, Minalin, San Fernando, San Simon, Sta. Ana, Sto. Tomas, Candelaria, Masinloc, and Palauig specifically cover both public and private schools.
However, the exact grade levels covered differ.
Atok, for example, specifically announced suspension from preschool through senior high school.
Students in colleges and universities should therefore verify whether their institution is included instead of assuming that an elementary or high-school announcement automatically covers tertiary education.
Is Government Work Suspended Today?
Only in certain areas.
In Abra, government offices are implementing alternative work arrangements.
In Magalang, Pampanga, government work in public and private institutions is suspended in connection with the Feast of San Bartolome.
Pangasinan also has localized class and government-work suspensions in affected areas.
There is currently no nationwide suspension of government work for August 24.
Employees should therefore check directly with their LGU, agency, or employer.
Why Some Schools Shift to Alternative Learning Instead
Weather-related class suspensions have become more flexible in recent years.
Instead of simply cancelling an entire school day, schools may use online classes, modular learning, or asynchronous activities whenever conditions make physical travel unsafe.
This allows students to continue lessons without having to commute through flooded roads or heavy rain.
However, schools also have to consider practical issues.
Electricity outages, poor mobile signals, flooding, evacuation, and weak internet connections can make online learning difficult during severe weather.
Individual schools may therefore adjust their plans depending on local conditions.
What Students and Parents Should Do Today
If your city or municipality appears on the suspension list, check your school’s official announcement to see whether you have a complete class cancellation or a shift to alternative learning.
If your area is not yet listed, don’t rely on unofficial social-media graphics.
Check announcements from:
PAGASA,
your provincial government,
your city or municipal government,
DepEd or your Schools Division Office,
and your school’s official Facebook page or website.
Old #WalangPasok graphics are frequently reshared during periods of bad weather, so always verify the date and time.
Could More Areas Suspend Classes Later Today?
Yes.
The list remains subject to change, particularly if heavy rain causes flooding, landslides, road closures, or other dangerous conditions.
GMA News’ consolidated list was updated at 8:29 a.m. on August 24, which means additional LGU announcements issued later in the morning may not yet be reflected in earlier graphics or posts.
Students and parents should therefore continue checking official announcements throughout the morning.
Are Classes Suspended for the Entire Week?
Only some areas have announced arrangements extending beyond Monday.
Two important examples are in Pampanga.
San Simon has suspended face-to-face classes from August 24 to August 28, with Alternative Delivery Modes being implemented, although Concepcion Integrated School is excluded from that arrangement.
Sto. Tomas has likewise announced no face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools from August 24 through August 28.
Students elsewhere should not assume today’s suspension automatically applies tomorrow.
Will There Be #WalangPasok Tomorrow, August 25?
There is no automatic nationwide suspension for Tuesday, August 25.
LGUs will decide based on updated weather forecasts, flooding, road conditions, and local safety assessments.
However, students in areas such as San Simon and Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, already have announcements covering August 25 because their no-face-to-face-class arrangements run through August 28.
Other municipalities may release announcements later today if weather conditions remain unfavorable.
#WalangPasok August 24, 2026 Summary
As of this morning, confirmed class suspensions or alternative-learning arrangements affect parts of:
Abra
Benguet
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Pampanga
Pangasinan
Zambales
The biggest concentration of suspensions is currently in Pampanga, where several municipalities have cancelled face-to-face classes or shifted to alternative learning.
The main weather factor is the Habagat, with PAGASA warning of possible flooding and landslides in parts of Northern Luzon.
At the same time, Typhoon Saudel is being closely monitored and is expected to enter PAR today, potentially affecting weather conditions in the coming days.
Final Reminder
If you’re searching “May pasok ba today, August 24?”, the answer depends on where you live.
There is no nationwide #WalangPasok declaration today.
Instead, suspensions are localized, with several LGUs in Northern and Central Luzon cancelling face-to-face classes because of continuing Habagat rains.
And remember: “No face-to-face classes” does not always mean “no classes.”
Many affected schools are shifting to online, modular, asynchronous, or other Alternative Delivery Modes.
Continue checking your LGU and school’s official channels because the August 24 #WalangPasok list may still be updated during the day.
