29/07/2024
Classes are suspended until August 5. Stay safe po.
| STATEMENT OF MAYOR MARCY TEODORO
ON THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE OPENING OF CLASSES |
Opening of classes at all levels in all public and private schools in the City of Marikina will be on August 5, 2024 instead of July 29, 2024.
In the wake of the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Carina and the declaration of a state of calamity in our City, we are compelled to announce the postponement of the opening of classes at all levels for all public and private schools in Marikina, initially set for July 29, 2024.
This decision follows careful consideration and consultation with key stakeholders, including the School Division Office Marikina and affected families. Our paramount concern is the safety and well-being of our community—our students, teachers, and parents—who have been directly affected by this calamity. Many of our public schools serve as evacuation centers for thousands of families seeking shelter, while debris clearing and restoration work are underway.
Furthermore, as relief and rehabilitation efforts continue, it is essential to provide an opportunity to recover. We must ensure that both individual households and our facilities are fully prepared to welcome back our students.
After a thorough assessment, we have set a new date for the opening of classes, which will be no earlier than Monday, August 5, 2024. This additional time will allow our school heads to adequately prepare, ensuring a smooth and safe transition for our students. It also provides individual households the opportunity to fully recover and resume their normal lives.
I understand the challenges posed by this situation, and I deeply appreciate your patience and cooperation during these trying times. Together, we will rebuild and restore our community, demonstrating the resilience and unity that define Marikina.
Stay safe and stay strong, my fellow Marikeños. We are in this together.
Thank you, and may God bless Marikina.
- Mayor Marcy Teodoro
