Manila, March 7 -- The Manila City local government suspended face-to-face (F2F) afternoon classes in public schools on Friday due to the scorching heat.

In an advisory, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said there would be no classes in the afternoon, from preschool to high school, including senior high school.

"To ensure that students will have a safe and balanced education amidst the persistent rise in temperature, face-to-face afternoon classes are suspended, from preschool to high school (including senior high school), in public schools in the city of Manila, tomorrow, March 7, 2025, Friday," it said.

There will be face-to-face morning classes in all levels in public and private schools.

However, it is leaving to privat...