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𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖

Malacañang has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels, public and private, tomorrow, August 18, following a series of cancellations caused by the Enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The Angeles City Information Office (ACIO) also confirmed the announcement through its page.

As per the directive, an alternative learning mode will be implemented unless otherwise directed.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised a yellow rainfall warning over some parts of Pampanga, including Angeles City, in its 5:00 p.m. advisory.

Meanwhile, red and orange rainfall warning are raised over the remaining parts of the province.

Everyone is advised to monitor changing weather conditions in the coming hours.

Holy Angel University (HAU) is yet to release an official announcement regarding class arrangements.

Keep safe and dry, Dolphins!

𝐍𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟕, 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬

Angeles City Information Office (ACIO) suspends classes for tomorrow, August 17, due to inclement weather affecting the province.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rains and thunderstorms throughout the week.

Holy Angel University (HAU) has yet to make an announcement on the modality of classes.

Stay safe, Dolphins!

𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗚-𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗞𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗔-𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗧𝗨𝗚𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗛𝗔 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗛𝗢𝗡

Para sa Angeles City Local Government Unit (AC LGU) at sa mga pamunuan ng mga pamantasan, higit pa sa class suspension ang hinihingi namin: sapat na konsiderasyon, maagap na pagkilos, at mga desisyong nakabatay sa aktuwal na kalagayan ng mga mag-aaral.

Kami, ang mga hanay ng mga student council, organisasyon, at mamamahayag na kumakatawan sa mga mag-aaral sa Angeles City, ay nagkakaisang nananawagan para sa mas maagap at maka-estudyanteng pagtugon ng Angeles City Local Government Unit (LGU) at ng mga pamunuan ng mga pamantasan sa patuloy na banta sa kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral dulot ng matinding pag-ulan at pagbaha sa panahon ng Habagat.

Hindi na maituturing na panandalian lamang ang epekto ng matinding pag-ulan at pagbaha sa Pampanga. Noong Agosto 10, 2026, iniulat ng SunStar Pampanga na umabot sa 291 barangay ang binaha sa lalawigan, kaya nagsuspinde na ang mga karatig-lungsod, maliban sa Angeles City. Pagsapit ng Agosto 12, idineklara ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang Pampanga sa ilalim ng state of calamity kasunod ng pag-apruba ng Resolution No. 06, Series of 2026.

Noong Agosto 13, nag-anunsyo ang Malacañang na suspendido ang klase simula alas-tres ng hapon. Kinabukasan, Agosto 14, nirekomenda rin nila ang pag-suspinde ng klase o pag-shift sa alternative learning modes simula alas-nuwebe ng umaga. Bago pa ang mga naturang araw, nailagay na sa Yellow Rainfall Warning ang ilang bayan sa Pampanga — nangangahulugan na may diskresyon na ang mga pamantasan at ang LGU na magsuspinde ng klase.

Kung hindi man madalas makaranas ng pagbaha ang Angeles City, hindi nangangahulugang ligtas na ang mga mag-aaral. Bilang halimbawa, sa Holy Angel University, batay sa survey na nilahukan ng 3,716 na mag-aaral noong Hulyo, higit sa kalahati ng mga mag-aaral (2,197 o 59.12%) ang naninirahan sa labas ng Angeles. Sa parehong survey, 2,461 o 66.23% ang nagsabing apektado ng pagbaha ang kanilang tahanan at mga rutang dinaraanan, habang 3,353 o 90.23% ang nagsabing naaapektuhan ng tag-ulan ang kanilang pagbiyahe patungo sa pamantasan.

Ipinapakita ng mga datos na ang kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral ay hindi maaaring masukat batay lamang sa kasalukuyang lagay ng panahon sa mismong lungsod o sa kawalan ng direktang rainfall warning. Ang panganib ay maaaring nasa tahanan, ruta, trapiko, o pampublikong transportasyong ginagamit ng mga mag-aaral bago pa man sila makarating sa pamantasan. Dahil dito, kinakailangan ang mas maagap na pagsusuri at pagpapasya na isinasaalang-alang ang aktuwal na kalagayan ng mga mag-aaral.

May sapat na policy basis para sa ganitong mga konsiderasyon. Sa ilalim ng CHED Memorandum Order No. 15, s. 2012, hindi lamang ang pagkakaroon ng Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal ang maaaring maging batayan sa pagsususpinde ng klase sa tertiary level. Kabilang din sa maaaring isaalang-alang ang mga espesyal na sitwasyon gaya ng pagbaha, pagkasira o pagiging hindi ligtas ng mga daan, at iba pang kondisyon na maaaring magdulot ng panganib sa mga mag-aaral. Sa ganitong mga pagkakataon, may discretion ang mga kinauukulang local chief executives o mga pamunuan ng higher education institutions na magsuspinde ng klase kung kinakailangan.

Nauunawaan namin na mahalagang mapanatili ang pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon sa kabila ng mga hamon ng panahon. Ngunit ang pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon ay hindi dapat magpasawalang-bahala sa kaligtasan ng mga taong pinaglilingkuran ng ating mga institusyon.

Para sa pamunuan ng aming pamantasan, nananawagan kami na gamitin nang maagap ang prerogatiba nitong magsuspinde ng klase o mag-shift sa alternative modes of learning kung kinakailangan. Hinihiling din namin ang pagtibayin ng mga ang komunikasyon sa mga mag-aaral at kanilang mga magulang upang maipabatid at matukoy ang kanilang kalagayan tuwing masamang panahon. Dagdag pa rito, hinihiling namin ang malinaw at sapat na guidelines o framework para sa academic considerations sa tuwing ipinagpapatuloy ang klase sa kabila ng masamang panahon, upang matiyak na walang mag-aaral ang mapag-iiwanan dahil sa mga epekto nito.

Hinihimok namin ang Angeles City LGU na bukod pa sa mga weather signals, gawin ding batayan ang aktuwal na kalagayan ng mga mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng aktibong pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga paaralan at pamantasan. Hinihiling din namin na tiyaking sapat ang pampublikong transportasyon tuwing masamang panahon upang maiwasan ang pagkaka-stranded ng mga mag-aaral, kabilang ang pagpapatupad ng mga programang gaya ng libreng sakay para sa mga mag-aaral na nagmumula sa labas ng Angeles City.

Maaaring huminto na ang ulan, ngunit hindi nangangahulugang ligtas na ang lahat. Kumilos batay sa realidad, hindi lamang sa lagay ng panahon.

Tugunan ang kapakanan ng sangkaestudyantehan!

References:
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/flooded-villages-reach-291-as-of-august-10
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2283055/pampanga-declares-state-of-calamity

Buong paninindigan na nakikiisa ang mga sumusunod na organisasyon:

Holy Angel University
Holy Angel University - University Student Council
HAU College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensics Student Council
HAU School of Arts and Sciences Student Council
HAU School of Business and Accountancy Student Council
HAU School of Engineering and Architecture Student Council
HAU School of Computing Student Council
Commission on Financial Audit
High Court
University Senate
Commission on Elections
The Angelite
The Nexus
The Headquarters
The Enterprise
The Lifeline
The Reflection
The Access Point
Lualu
Sulung HAU
Tindig HAU
Google Developer Group on Campus - Holy Angel University
Code Geeks
College Red Cross Youth Council - Holy Angel University
Communicators’ League
Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines
Juris Orbis
Management Society
Psychology Society
Radiologic Technology Student Society
Scienzophiliacs
Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines
Student Association of Forensics and Enthusiasts
The Kaleidoscope
United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary

Angeles University Foundation
AUF - College of Criminal Justice Education Student Council
The Pioneer AUF

𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐬,
𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐢

Bago pa man natutong magsulat ang tao,
marunong na siyang maghabi—
hindi ng sinulid at tela,
kundi ng mga hiblang tinatawag na salita.

Sapagkat ang wika'y hindi isinilang sa tinta,
kundi sa unang tinig na namutawi sa labi;
sa unang iyak ng isang sanggol,
sa unang bulong ng salitang "ina,"
at sa mga kuwentong ipinapasa
kapag ang dapit hapon ay nauuwi sa piling ng pamilya.

Bawat salita'y naging hibla.
Bawat kuwento'y naging sinulid.
At sa bawat salinlahi,
unti-unting nahabi ang wikang nagbuklod sa atin.

Hindi man makita ng mata ang bawat hibla,
sa puso'y malinaw ang diwa't halaga.
Sapagkat ang wikang ating minana
ay kaluluwa ng ating lahi't kultura.

Ngunit kailan nga ba napigtas ang unang hibla?
Kailan natin hinayaang manaig ang ibang tinig,
hanggang ang sarili nating himig
ay natutong manahimik?

Marahil noong ang banyagang salita
ang isinabit bilang tanda ng dunong at dangal,
habang ang sariling wika
ay ibinaba sa sahig ng karaniwan.

Mga salitang minsang buhay sa bawat tahanan,
ngayo'y bihira nang marinig sa lansangan.
Mga katutubong bigkas na dating malinaw,
unti-unti nang nalulunod sa banyagang sigaw.

Akala natin, ang kumukupas
ay ang telang niluma ng panahon,
o ang sinulid na napigtas ng pagkakataon.

Ngunit hindi pala.

Hindi tela ang tunay na kumupas.
Hindi rin ang sinulid na napilas.
Kundi ang hibla ng salinlahi,
na unti-unting napigtas sa bawat salitang ipinagkait.

Habang yumayabong ang banyagang tinig,
unti-unting kumukupas ang sariling himig.
At sa bawat salitang hindi na naipapamana,
unti-unting napuputol ang ugat ng ating pagkatao't diwa.

Sapagkat kapag namatay ang isang salita,
may bahagi ng kasaysayan ang nawawala.
At ang wikang hindi na binibigkas
ay hiblang naiwan sa dilim,
unti-unting kumakalas
sa habing minsang bumuo sa atin.

Kaya habang may pusong marunong magmahal sa sariling wika,
habang may labing handang bigkasin ang Filipino,
at habang may salinlahing patuloy na magpapamana,
hinding-hindi mapipigtas ang hibla.

Hinding-hindi mababakbak ang ating pagkatao,
sapagkat hindi tela ang ating tunay na pamana,
kundi ang wikang patuloy nating ihahabi,
mula sa ating mga labi
hanggang sa susunod na salinlahi.

𝐇𝐀𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓

Holy Angel University (HAU) announced the suspension of face-to-face classes tomorrow, August 15, due to prevailing weather conditions.

All classes shall shift to alternative learning modes. Students are advised to coordinate with their respective instructors and facilitators.

Kindly wait for the School of Business and Accountancy (SBA) department to announce further updates about the on-boarding and comprehensive examinations.

Stay safe, Dolphins!

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚ñ𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟒

Malacañang announced the suspension of classes in all levels, both public and private, today, August 14, due to heavy rainfalls associated with the Southeast Monsoon (Habagat).

In lieu of the memorandum, school institutions are allowed to conduct their alternative mode of instruction.

Holy Angel University (HAU) has yet to release an official announcement regarding the announcement.

Keep safe and dry, Dolphins!

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚ñ𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟑

Malacañang declared the suspension of classes at all levels, both public and private, in selected areas including Pampanga starting 3:00 p.m today, August 13.

This directive is due to continuous heavy rains brought by the Enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness, and performance of vital services are expected to continue their operations.

Angeles City Information Office (ACIO) confirmed the announcement.

In line with this, Holy Angel University (HAU) has yet to release an official announcement regarding the announcement.

Kindly wait for the School of Business and Accountancy (SBA) department to announce further updates about face-to-face class schedules.

Stay safe, Dolphins!

𝐎𝐁𝐄, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓, 𝟏𝟗

Despite calls for rescheduling, the OBE and Comprehensive Examination schedules remain unchanged following a consultation among the Accountancy Department, fourth- and fifth-year Accountancy Class Presidents, and the College Governor yesterday, August 12.

During the consultation, Accountancy Department initially proposed moving the remaining examinations to August 14 and 15. However, the Class Presidents agreed to retain the August 15 and 19 schedule, shifting their appeal toward academic leniency for students taking the examinations.

In response, the Accountancy Department expressed its willingness to coordinate with professors to provide academic leeway for examination takers during the period.

With the examination dates unchanged, students are expected to proceed with their preparations.

𝐎𝐁𝐄, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

Fourth- and fifth-year Accountancy students from School of Business and Accountancy (SBA) sat for their rescheduled On-Boarding Examination (OBE) and Comprehensive Examination today, August 12, despite the administration’s lack of response to a petition for an academic relief.

The department moved the examination schedule to August 12, 15, and 19, originally scheduled from August 12 to 14, following the continuous suspension of classes brought by the Enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Typhoon Maymay.

The rescheduled examinations coincided with university-wide calendar adjustments announced by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), designating August 11 to 24 for full face-to-face (F2F) classes, requiring examinees to attend regular lectures alongside their exams.

The SBA College Student Council (CSC) and fifth-year students filed an appeal to maintain the original examination timeline by proposing the use of the ninth-floor function halls and designated testing rooms.

Student representatives cautioned that pushing the exams to later dates would disrupt review schedules and create severe academic overlap with upcoming midterm examinations.

This is a developing story.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐇𝐀𝐔-𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐯𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Holy Angel University - School of Business and Accountancy (HAU-SBA) marked another milestone as it held "Bagwis: The Inaugural Aviation Management Pinning Ceremony" at the Saint Joseph Hall (SJH) Academic Hall today, August 12.

Pioneer students from second- and third-year received their aviation pins, accompanied by proud parents, faculty members, and university administrators.

The ceremony symbolizes the students' formal transition into the aviation industry and their commitment to professional excellence.

Offered under SBA, the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management is one of the newest academic programs at HAU, making the university among the first in the Philippines to offer this specialized degree.

Report by: Eugene P. Lee
Photos by: Eugene P. Lee & Ethan Joshua Dela Cruz

𝐎𝐁𝐄, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

Fourth- and fifth-year Accountancy students from School of Business and Accountancy (SBA) sat for their rescheduled On-Boarding Examination (OBE) and Comprehensive Examination today, August 12, despite the administration’s lack of response to a petition for an academic relief.

The department moved the examination schedule to August 12, 15, and 19, originally scheduled from August 12 to 14, following the continuous suspension of classes brought by the Enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Typhoon Maymay.

The rescheduled examinations coincided with university-wide calendar adjustments announced by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), designating August 11 to 24 for full face-to-face (F2F) classes, requiring examinees to attend regular lectures alongside their exams.

The SBA College Student Council (CSC) and fifth-year students filed an appeal to maintain the original examination timeline by proposing the use of the ninth-floor function halls and designated testing rooms.

Student representatives cautioned that pushing the exams to later dates would disrupt review schedules and create severe academic overlap with upcoming midterm examinations.

This is a developing story.