2. ... school heads are reminded of their authority and responsibility to suspend in-person classes (F2F)

2. ... school heads are reminded of their authority and responsibility to suspend in-person classes (F2F) and automatically implement modular distance learning in cases of unfavorable weather and environment, particularly where there is an extremely high temperature reaching the heat index of 40 degrees Celcius and above as provided by the Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) or as issued by the concerned Local Government Unit. It may be worth mentioning that the Regional Management Committee has unanimously agreed that 40 degrees Celcius is the minimum threshold for the suspension of face-to-face classes and the eventual adoption of MDL.