03/08/2026
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 028
Series of 2026
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DECLARING THE SUSPENSION OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN ALL
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CORDON, ISABELA ON AUGUST 04, 2026, DUE TO THE HEAVY
RAINFALL FORECAST ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION "LUIS" AND THE
SOUTHWEST MONSOON
WHEREAS, Presidential Executive Order No. 66, Series of 2012, authorizes Local Chief Executives to declare
localized cancellation or suspension of classes during disasters, calamities, or other emergency situations
whenever public safety so requires;
WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991,
empowers Local Government Units to adopt measures necessary, appropriate, or incidental for the promotion
of the general welfare, including the implementation of proactive measures to protect lives, property, and the
safety of all constituents;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA),
through its Weather Advisory on Tropical Depression "LUIS" and the Southwest Monsoon, has forecast that
light to moderate, and at times heavy rainfall, will affect the Province of Isabela, thereby increasing the risks of
flooding, flash floods, landslides, and other weather-related hazards;
WHEREAS, the prevailing weather conditions pose potential danger to students, teaching and non-teaching
personnel, parents, and the general public while traveling to and from educational institutions;
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(MDRRMC), and in the interest of public safety and disaster preparedness, it is necessary to suspend face-to-
face classes in all levels in both public and private schools within the Municipality of Cordon as a precautionary
measure against the threats posed by Tropical Depression "LUIS" and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FLORENZ M. ZUNIEGA, Municipal Mayor of Cordon, Isabela, by virtue of the
powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the following:
SECTION 1. SUSPENSION OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES. Face-to-face classes at all levels, both public
and private schools, within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Cordon, Isabela are hereby
SUSPENDED on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, due to the heavy rainfall forecast associated with Tropical
Depression "LUIS" and the Southwest Monsoon.
SECTION 2. IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODALITIES. School heads,
administrators, and academic institutions are encouraged, whenever feasible, to implement appropriate
alternative learning modalities in accordance with existing policies and guidelines of the Department of
Education (DepEd), as applicable.
SECTION 3. CONTINUOUS MONITORING. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Office (MDRRMO), in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(MDRRMC), shall continuously monitor the prevailing weather conditions and provide timely advisories and
recommendations to ensure the safety of the public.
SECTION 4. PUBLIC INFORMATION. The Municipal Mayor's Office, MDRRMO, DepEd District Offices,
barangays, and other concerned agencies are hereby directed to disseminate this Executive Order immediately
through all available communication platforms to ensure its widest possible circulation.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon signing and shall
remain in force until lifted, amended, or superseded by a subsequent Order.
Issued this 3rd day of August, 2026, at the Municipality of Cordon, Province of Isabela.
