Several universities in Metro Manila over the past week have announced a shift in learning modes because of extreme heat.
The University of the Philippines Diliman on Wednesday said faculty members are “requested to consider shifting to remote and/or asynchronous modes of learning during extreme heat conditions,” citing concerns raised by its student council.
Meanwhile, some public and private universities announced that in-person classes last Monday must be conducted remotely, as well as asynchronously in certain cases.
These included Far Eastern University, National University Manila, all campuses of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of the East Manila and Caloocan campuses, and the University of Makati, among others.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Tuesday warned of dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C in eight areas nationwide.
The Department of Education in March said school administrators have the authority to suspend classes due to extreme heat. Meanwhile, the Commission on Higher Education has yet to make a similar pronouncement.