Philippine Merchant Marine School - Manila

20/08/2026

NINOY AQUINO DAY

August 21, 2026 (Friday)
🇵🇭 Special Non-Working Holiday
No classes and Office work

In observance of Ninoy Aquino Day, we commemorate the life and legacy of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

Every August 21, we remember his assassination in 1983—an event that became a powerful catalyst for national unity against dictatorship and ultimately contributed to the 1986 People Power Revolution.

Let us honor his legacy by remembering the importance of courage, democracy, freedom, and standing up for what is right.

Classes and Office work will resume on Saturday - August 22, 2026.

ADVISORY.
Pursuant to school memo VPA No. 23-007 / Proclamation No. 90 s. 2022, there will be NO CLASSES nor OFFICE WORK on August 21, 2023, in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

19/08/2026

With regard to the implementation of Alternative Learning Modes to ensure learning continuity for NCR classes under Malacanang Memorandum Circular 131, teaching modality is blended modular - asynchronous for PMMS College students, with consideration for stability and availability of students' internet connection.

💡NO QUIZ
💡NO GRADED RECITATION
💡EXERCISES MAYBE ANSWERED, TO BE SUBMITTED NEXT FACE-TO-FACE MEETING

From Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON AUGUST 20

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 131, government offices are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on August 20, 2026:

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

Unless otherwise directed by their respective Local Chief Executives, alternative learning modes for classes and learning continuity measures 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.

18/08/2026

With the continuing suspension of in-person classes as a precautionary measure to the effects of the prevailing weather condition (Memorandum Circular No. 129 by Malacanang), Blended Asynchronous-Modular Learning Modality will be implemented tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 per instructions of the VPAA.

Stay safe and dry, Mariners!

ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MODES FOR SCHOOLS ON AUGUST 19

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 129, government offices are directed to implement appropriate alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and the following provinces on August 19, 2026:

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

Unless otherwise directed by their respective Local Chief Executives, alternative learning modes for classes and learning continuity measures 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.

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

17/08/2026

From Office of the VP for Academic Affairs:
Teaching modality will still be asynchronous (synchronous when and where it is possible).

: 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 Tuesday, August 18, 2026, due to inclement weather brought about by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

According to the MCDRRMD, consistent weather models indicate moderate to heavy, at times intense rainfall expected throughout the day.

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

FRANCISCO "ISKO" MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

17/08/2026

Following the Manila local government’s announcement, afternoon classes today, Monday, 17 August 2026, are suspended effective 12:00 noon due to continuing inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon (Habagat).

Teaching modality will be asynchronous (synchronous when and where it is possible)

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of all afternoon classes in all levels in public and private schools today, Monday, August 17, 2026, effective 12:00 noon, due to continuing inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat).

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

FRANCISCO "ISKO" MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

14/08/2026

: Alinsunod sa direktiba ng Office of the President, suspendido ang klase sa lahat ng antas at trabaho sa mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan sa Lungsod ng Maynila ngayong Agosto 14, 2026.

Ipatutupad ang alternative work arrangements sa mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan at alternative learning modes sa lahat ng antas sa pampubliko at pribadong paaralan.

Samantala, patuloy namang magbibigay ng serbisyo ang mga tanggapan para sa basic at health services, disaster preparedness and response, at iba pang mahahalagang serbisyo.

Mag-ingat po tayo palagi, mga Batang Maynila!

13/08/2026

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of afternoon classes in all levels in public and private schools today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, due to continuing thunderstorm brought about by the habagat (southwest monsoon).

According to the MCDRRMD, thunderstorm conditions are ongoing as of this morning, with another expected this afternoon.

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

FRANCISCO "ISKO" MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Classes remain suspended on August 11, 2026 Tuesday, per Manila LGU.
Students will be informed with regard to the status of the prelim exams.

Stay safe and dry.

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of classes in all levels in public and private schools on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, due to inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by a Low Pressure Area (LPA).

According to the MCDRRMD, three out of five weather models indicate moderate to heavy rainfall, with PAGASA’s latest outlook confirming expected rainfall with intensity ranging from light to moderate, at times heavy, particularly early in the morning and in the afternoon.

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

FRANCISCO “ISKO” MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor

09/08/2026

Classes remain suspended on August 10, 2026 Monday, as announced by the Manila LGU. Students are advised to monitor the official PMMS Manila page with regard to the status of the Prelim Exams and other academic contingency measures.

: Upon recommendation of the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD), I am ordering the suspension of classes in all levels in public and private schools on Monday, August 10, 2026, due to inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclone Dolphin.

According to the MCDRRMD, the latest weather models and rainfall outlook from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicate rainfall tomorrow with intensity ranging from moderate to heavy, at times intense, particularly early in the morning and in the afternoon.

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

FRANCISCO “ISKO” MORENO DOMAGOSO
City Mayor