UPM CAS Office of the College Secretary

01/10/2026

[𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥]

In celebration of Mental Health Month, the Office of Student Services (OSS) is pioneering its newest program to the CAS community. This initiative offers opportunities for both students and faculty to engage in fun and creative self-care activities for holistic wellness.

- October 6: Vision Board Making
- October 7: CAS Kumustahan with Freshies
- October 13: Meditative Yoga
- October 20: Flower Bouquet Making
- October 27: Making Healthy Meals

But wait... there's more! FREE MATERIALS will be provided to the first 15 students and 10 faculty registrants!

- These self-care activities are scheduled all Tuesdays of October from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (venue TBA).
- Each student may only register and participate in one (1) self-care event.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/Ggoog67MWp1hkgqK7
https://forms.gle/Ggoog67MWp1hkgqK7
https://forms.gle/Ggoog67MWp1hkgqK7

See you there, CASmates!

22/09/2026

20/09/2026

: Upon recommendation of the Manila Police District (MPD), I am ordering the suspension of all face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools on Monday, September 21, 2026, in observance of the 54th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law.

According to the MPD, various public gatherings, commemorative activities, marches, and freedom rallies are expected to be held in various areas of the city.

This suspension is issued to ensure the safety and welfare of students by minimizing their exposure to potential risks associated with heavy traffic, road closures, and large public gatherings.

Schools are advised to shift to ADM or Alternative Delivery Mode.

FRANCISCO "ISKO" MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

09/09/2026

ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON SEPTEMBER 10

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 135, government offices are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on September 10, 2026, in anticipation of continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and the cumulative effects of prolonged rainfall:

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Benguet
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Pampanga
📍 Zambales
📍 Batangas
📍 Cavite
📍 Laguna
📍 Rizal
📍 Occidental Mindoro
📍 Oriental Mindoro

Unless otherwise directed by their respective Local Chief Executives, alternative learning modes for classes at all levels in public and private schools shall be implemented in the aforementioned areas.

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers placed under alternative work arrangements shall be paid their corresponding wages or salaries, subject to applicable rules and regulations.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

09/09/2026

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of all classes in all levels in public and private schools today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, due to observed flooding and heavy rainfall brought about by a thunderstorm carried by the southwest monsoon (habagat).

According to the MCDRRMD, the Department of Science and Technology Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) raised an orange rainfall warning over the National Capital Region as of 8:00 A.M. today, which is expected to persist until 11:00 A.M.

Schools are advised to shift to ADM or Alternative Delivery Mode.

FRANCISCO "ISKO" MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

07/09/2026

| September 8, 2026

04/09/2026

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of all classes in all levels in public and private schools tomorrow, Saturday, September 5, 2026, due to continued inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat).

According to the MCDRRMD, the latest rainfall outlook from state weather bureau PAGASA indicates continued rainy weather over the city tomorrow. An orange intense rainfall warning is currently raised over Manila and nearby cities.

Schools are advised to shift to ADM or Alternative Delivery Mode.

FRANCISCO “ISKO” MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

03/09/2026

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON SEPTEMBER 4

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 134, alternative learning modes and learning continuity measures shall be implemented at all levels in public and private educational institutions in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on September 4, 2026, unless their respective Local Chief Executives direct the cancellation or suspension of classes:

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 Ilocos Norte
📍 Ilocos Sur
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Abra
📍 Benguet
📍 Zambales
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Tarlac
📍 Pampanga
📍 Cavite
📍 Laguna
📍 Batangas
📍 Occidental Mindoro

The measure is in view of the anticipated continued heavy rainfall associated with the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and poor air quality in the NCR caused by haze from severe forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia.

Localized cancellation or suspension of classes in other areas may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives.

28/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟴

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 132, work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools shall be suspended in the National Capital Region and the following provinces at 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026, in anticipation of the further enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) by the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR):

📍 National Capital Region (NCR)
📍 Abra
📍 Benguet
📍 Ilocos Sur
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Bataan
📍 Bulacan
📍 Nueva Ecija
📍 Pampanga
📍 Tarlac
📍 Zambales
📍 Batangas
📍 Cavite
📍 Rizal
📍 Oriental Mindoro
📍 Occidental Mindoro

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

27/08/2026

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of all classes in all levels in public and private schools on Friday, August 28, 2026, due to inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by a typhoon outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

According to the MCDRRMD, light to moderate rainfall, at times heavy, is expected from morning through noon, with chances of heavy to very heavy rainfall increasing in the afternoon through Saturday.

Schools are advised to shift to ADM or Alternative Delivery Mode.

Thank you.

FRANCISCO “ISKO” MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor