WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions for Wednesday, Oct. 14

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

[Updated as of 10 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Classes in parts of Bulacan province are suspended on Wednesday, Oct. 14, due to water supply interruptions. This follows the system shutdown of the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to conduct maintenance work. READ: WALANG PASOK: Class suspensions for Tuesday,

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