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[Walang Pasok] Class Suspensions for Thursday, August 20, 2026: Complete List of Areas
Malacañang has suspended face-to-face classes in all levels for public and private schools in Metro Manila and 17 provinces for Thursday, August 20, 2026, due to the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. Government offices in Metro Manila and the affected provinces were also told to implement alternative work arrangements.
The provinces included in the Palace order are Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro.
Below is the complete list of areas with class suspensions for Thursday, August 20, 2026, based on the Palace order and separate announcements from local government units.
Calabarzon
Laguna
| City | Class Suspensions |
|---|---|
| Biñan City | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
Central Luzon
Pampanga
| City | Class Suspensions |
|---|---|
| Arayat | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Candaba | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Floridablanca | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Macabebe | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Mexico | All levels (public and private) |
| San Fernando City | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| San Simon | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Santo Tomas | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
Ilocos Region
Pangasinan
| City | Class Suspensions |
|---|---|
| Aguilar | All levels (public and private) |
| Bani | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Basista | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
| Mangaldan | Face-to-face classes, all levels (public and private) |
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Important: This list is based on the announcements available as of the time of writing. Some LGUs may issue updates or additional suspension announcements throughout the day. Parents, students, and employees should also check their specific city or municipality’s official social media page for the latest confirmation, especially in areas not listed above but located within the 17 provinces covered by the Palace order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are classes suspended in all of Metro Manila on August 20, 2026?
Malacañang’s order covers Metro Manila as a whole under the Palace suspension. Individual Metro Manila LGUs may still release their own confirming advisories throughout the day.
Which provinces are covered by the Palace suspension order?
The provinces included are Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro.
Are government offices also affected?
Yes. Employees of government offices in Metro Manila and the 17 affected provinces were told to implement alternative work arrangements for the day.
What is causing the suspensions?
The suspensions are due to the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, which has brought persistent heavy rainfall across parts of Luzon in recent days.
Is this the same list of provinces as the previous day’s suspension?
Nearly the same, with one notable change: Ilocos Norte has been added to the Palace order for August 20, while Oriental Mindoro, which was included on August 19, is not listed for August 20.
How do I check if my area has a class suspension?
Check the list above for your specific city or municipality, and also monitor your local government unit’s official social media page for the latest updates, as some areas may issue separate announcements not yet reflected here.
Source: Office of the President (Malacañang) and respective Local Government Unit announcements
