Suspension of Classes on August 3, 2011 Updates

"Suspension of classes will be based on the 2am bulletin of PAG-ASA," the Department of Education tweeted at 11 p.m. on Tuesday (August 2, 2011).

Update (11 a.m., August 3, 2011) - Afternoon classes in Pre-school to High School levels in NCR; Taal, Batangas; and Muntinlupa have been suspended. Here are announcements from DepEd:

"Afternoon classes in NCR are suspended. Latest report from PAGASA predicts moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the day."

"Taal Batangas Municipal Mayor declared suspension of classes in the afternoon due to heavy rains being experienced at the moment."

"Muntinlupa: Upon consultation w/ the office of Mayor Aldrin San Pedro, afternoon classes are suspended due to heavy rains."

Update (12 nn, August 3, 2011): Summary

August 3, 2011 advisory from the Department of Education

NCR – Afternoon classes (starting 12NN) in preschool, elementary, and high school will be suspended per PAGASA’s forecast that moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the region will be experienced, of which may approximate the amount of rainfall volume yesterday.

Region 1 – Classes from preschool, elementary, and high school in Dagupan and in the entire Pangasinan province have been suspended early today by Governor Amado Espino, Jr. due to continuous rains since last night. In Dagupan, schools are flooded because of high tide. Schools in the province will have Saturday classes to make up for lost school days. noypistuff

Region 3 – Regular classes today, except for the following still flooded schools and areas in Pampanga:

Macabebe West District

1. San Esteban Elementary School

2. Consuelo ES

3. Sta. Maria ES

4. San Rafael ES

5. Sto Niño ES

6. Dalayap

7. Dalan

8. Baliti ES

9. Castuli

10. Sta. Lutgarda

11. San Juan

12. Lolu Sapang Malalam

13. Sitio Mindanao
Macabebe East District

1. Caduag Tete

2. San Isidro ES

3. San Gabriel

4. San Roque

5. Sta. Rita

6. Telacsan

7. Masantol San Isidro ES

8. Sapang Kawayan ES

Region 4A

Mayors of San Pablo in Laguna, Alitagtag, and Taal in Batangas have suspended classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas.
Mayors of Dasmariñas and Gen. Trias in Cavite have also declared that afternoon classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas be suspended due to heavy rains.

Again, we remind the local authorities (LGUs, DepEd officials, and principals) that they may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents, of course, can decide whether to send their children to school or not.

We also urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases.

"weather scenario: expect (up to 10mm) rains between 9am to 3pm over NCR today." the PAGASA tweeted at 2:37 a.m. on Wednesday (August 3, 2011).

"As of 2:00 AM, DepEd_PH was informed of the possible rainfall amount/ weather scenario for this day." the PAGASA added 9 minutes later.

As of this writing, there has been no official announcement from DepEd whether or not classes will be suspended on August 3. Please standby for more updates.

Update 1 (4 a.m. August 3, 2011): There will be classes in NCR today.

"NCR: Regular classes resume today, August 3. PAGASA predicts the amount of rainfall today will only be half of yesterday's volume." - DepEd

"We urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases." -DepEd

"Supts,Principals&LGUs may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents can decide whether to send their children to school or not." - DepEd

Update 2 (5 a.m. August 3, 2011):

"REGION 3: Regular classes today except for the following still flooded schools in Pampanga: Macabebe West Dist - San Esteban ES, Consuelo ES, Sta.Maria ES, San Rafael ES, Sto Nino ES, Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti ES, Castuli, Sta Lutgarda, SanJuan, Lolu Sapang Malalam, Sitio Mindanao. Macabebe East district - Caduag Tete ES, San Isidro ES, SanGabriel, San Roque, Sta.Rita Telacsan, Masantol San Isidro ES and Sapang Kawayan ES. " - DepEd

"CALABARZON: Regular classes resume in all levels today, August 3." -DepEd

"Region 1: San Carlos City - due to continuous rainfall, the Provincial Government suspended classes from Kinder to Highschool today, Aug 3." -DepEd

Suspension of Classes, July 26, 2011 | DepEd Announcements

Suspension of Classes in some areas in Luzon announced by DepEd on July 26, 2011

Classes on July 26, 2011 have been suspended by the Department of Education (DepEd) in some areas in Luzon due to heavy rains and strong winds brought by Tropical Depression "Juaning" (Bagyong Juaning). Check out below announcements from DepEd via its official Twitter account:

"Automatic Suspension Guideline: Signal no 1 - no classes in kindergarten, Signal no 2 - No classes in Kindergarten, Elementary & Secondary." (Check the list of Signal No. 1 and 2 areas HERE)

"Lipa City: No classes in kindergarten, elementary & secondary, both public and private, due to heavy rain and strong wind. July 26, Tuesday."

"Region 5: Classes suspended in all levels due 2 heavy rains and strong winds."

"Laguna: classes suspended in San Pablo City, kindergarten, elementary and secondary."

"Cavite: classes suspended in Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary levels in Bacoor, Imus, Noveleta, Rosario, Kawit, Tanza and Gen. Trias."

Update: All afternoon and night kinder-HS classes in NCR suspended!

"Dr. Elena Ruiz, DepEd NCR Director: Panghapon at pang gabing pasok sa pre-school, elementray, at high school sa buong NCR suspendido na" @DZMMTeleradyo tweeted

Update 2: No afternoon classes in UPIS (elementary & HS)

"From the office of UP Diliman Chancellor: Classes are suspended at UPIS (elementary & HS) starting at 12 p.m. today (July 26)." @upsystem tweet reads.

Update 3:

"FYI: CHED only suspends classes on college level if Signal # 3 is up. Please do check with your colleges/universities for class suspensions" @ANCalerts said.

Update 4: No classes in UST this afternoon.

"July 26 -- Afternoon classes in UST suspended due to bad weather, says CSC via twitter" @varsitarianust announced.

Update 5: Kinder-HS classes in San Pablo City, Laguna and in some parts of Cavite are suspended.

"Laguna: classes suspended in San Pablo City, kindergarten, elementary and secondary." - DepEd

"Cavite: classes suspended in Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary levels in Bacoor, Imus, Noveleta, Rosario, Kawit, Tanza and Gen. Trias." -DepEd

Update 6: For colleges and universities

"DZBB report: Commission on Higher Education is leaving it to college, university heads to suspend classes for the day." - GMA News

Update 7:

"Classes and offices in UE Manila and UE Caloocan also suspended starting 12noon." - GMA News

No classes in kinder, elem, HS on July 25 in Quezon City - DepEd

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced suspension of classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school levels in Quezon City on July 25, 2011 through its official Twitter account Friday.

"No classes in Quezon City on Monday, July 25, for kinder, elementary & secondary, both private and public schools." the announcement reads.

According to an ABS-CBN report, the advisory came from Quezon City OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Corazon C. Rubio.

"In view of the forthcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III on July 25, 2011, Monday, please be informed that classes in all levels (Kinder-Elementary-Secondary) both public and private schools are hereby suspended," the advisory stated.

However, to compensate for the class hours that will be missed, "Saturday classes will be held."

DepED offers summer jobs for students | DepED Summer Employment Program 2011 Requirements

The Department of Education (DepEd) is now accepting applicants for its annual program called Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) which gives opportunity to the youth to work in private organizations and government offices and be compensated for their services.

DepED Summer Jobs 2011| Photo courtesy of brooklynlabschool.wordpress.com

SPES is being implemented in pursuant of the Republic Act 9547 entitled “An Act Strengthening and Expanding the Coverage of the Special Program for the Employment of Students, Amending for the Purpose Provisions of Republic Act No. 7323 otherwise knowns as "An Act to Help Poor But Deserving Students Pursue Their Education By Encouraging Their Employment During Summer and/or Christmas Vacations."

The successful applicants will be doing clerical and office jobs for a total of forty (40) days, from April 14, 2011 to June 10, 2011. They will be receiving the current minimum daily wage

To qualify for the SPES, applicants must be at least 15 years old but not more than 25 years old; combined annual net income after tax of parents, including the applicants’ income, if any, should not exceed the latest annual regional poverty threshold level for a family of six as determined and provided by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) which is at PhP143,000.00; and has an average passing grade during the last school/term attended.

Interested qualified applicants may apply during office hours starting March 28, 2011 to April 9, 2011 everyday, including Saturdays, at the Office of Executive Director Joey G. Pelaez of the DepEd – Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (CSCA), Ground Floor, Mabini Building, DepEd Complex, Pasig City. He/She should bring the following requirements.

a. Biodata/ Resume with picture (preferably 2x2)

b. Photocopy of Birth Certificate

c. For college students, Recent Grades and School Registration (preferably second semester or if not available , first semester grades and registration) For Out-of-school youth, grades available before dropping out of school and Certificate of Indigence from the Barangay chairman where applicant resides.

d. Photocopy of the recent Income Tax Return (ITR) of both parents or,

If non-filers of ITR, parents (not the applicant) should secure an affidavit from a notary public or lawyer stating that:

1. They are the parents of the applicant for the SPES; and,

2. Their combine net income after tax is not more than P36,000.00 (Please specify the exact amount).

Interview will follow immediately after submission of complete requirements.

For inquiries and additional information, log on to www.deped-csca.com or like the DepEd CSCA Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/csca.deped) or call telephone number 636-3603.

Update: Here's a word from the DepED CSCA:

Hello,

Thank you for inquiring about the DepED SPES Program. Due to the volume of applications we are receiving through email and fax, may we respectfully request all interested applicants to submit their requirements to DepED Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (DepED-CSCA) in person. Interviews will follow immediately. The Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) is a nationwide project of the Department of Labor and Employment and DepED Central Office has joined the number of offices that implement this.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
1) For non NCR residents, you may inquire in the DOLE office nearest you about the details of their own SPES program. Each town/municipality/city has its own SPES.

2) The job openings include clerical and office works. DepED is matching the qualifications of students to the offices that requires trainees. Example, if an Engineering major passed the screening, then s/he will be endorsed to the DepED Central Office Engineering Department to maximize the use of the person's skills.

3) Work will be at the DepED Central Office, from Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm, from April 14, 2011 to June 10, 2011. Priority will be given to those who are free during the duration of SPES.

4) The summer job is open at the DepED Central Office only (Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Area, Pasig City). Therefore all applications should be submitted there. All qualified trainees who passed the screening will WORK there. Trainees will NOT be assigned to other DepED regional/division offices.

5) Persons who live far from NCR may be accepted to the DepED SPES Program provided that they have relatives in NCR where they can stay.

6) DepED SPES Program is open to people who are 15 to 25 years old, either single or married, student or out of school youth. We will be accepting applicants until Saturday, April 9, 2011.

7) The Certification from the BIR Revenue District Officer for Non Filing of Income tax is required for all applicants whose parents are unemployed. If parents live far from NCR, applicants may opt to request their guardians to get the same certificate.




For the complete list of requirements, visit www.deped-csca.com and click SPES Announcement under the "What's New" section.


Regards,
DepED CSCA Staff