Afternoon classes suspended in some Zambales towns, Olongapo

Afternoon classes in all levels of public and private schools in several areas of this province and nearby Olongapo City were suspended on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, amid continuous heavy rains. INQUIRER FILES SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Afternoon classes in all levels of public and private schools in several areas of this province and nearby Olongapo City were suspended on Monday amid continuous heavy rains. According to local government announcements, face-to-face afternoon classes are suspended in the towns of Subic, Castillejos, San Antonio, Cabangan, Botolan, Iba and Palauig. Schools in the municipalities of San Marcelino, San Narciso and San Felipe in Zambales and Olongapo City will shift to alternative learning protocols for the afternoon. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Habagat to prevail over parts of Luzon, Visayas until Wednesday Schools in Olongapo City were advised to finish morning classes before allowing students to go home, while shifting to alternative learning methods for the afternoon. The suspension was announced after the orange rainfall warning was raised at 11 a.m. Monday, indicating potentially heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. Authorities urged schools and residents to continue monitoring weather conditions and follow advisories from local disaster response offices. The move came as parts of Zambales continued to experience rainy conditions, with several areas still vulnerable to flooding following recent heavy rains./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.