Albay in-person classes suspended on Sept. 29-30 due to transport strike

Inquirer.net - Sep 27, 2026

LEGAZPI CITY — The Albay provoncial government has ordered the suspension of in-person classes on Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 29 and 30) due to a two-day transport strike. Albay Gov. Noel Rosal said all public and private schools must shift to alternative learning modalities for all levels. Government and private offices were advised to arrange

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