The suspension of classes marks the second time in less than a month that several local governments in the region took such measures due to the scorching heat
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Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas issued Executive Order No. 04 on Sunday, March 31, citing Section 16 of Republic Act 7160 and Presidential Executive Order No. 66-2012, which empower local chief executives to decide on class suspensions if the situation necessitates it. But for schools with air-conditioned classrooms, Benitez said he left the discretion to the school management on whether or not to hold face-to-face classes.
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