MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said it will consider the proposal of Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla seeking authority to declare class suspensions, citing his prior experience as Cavite governor.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the proposal will undergo careful review to determine if it will benefit the greater public.

“Ito po ay pag-aaralan dahil kung ito naman po ay makakabuti sa mas nakakarami, magbibigay ng maaaring tugon ang Pangulo patungkol diyan,” Castro said in a Palace briefing.

Remulla earlier pointed to his background in handling class suspension announcements in Cavite, saying his experience allowed him to interpret rain patterns and geohazards, and coordinate quickly with local government units (LGUs) during bad weather.

While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to give an official stance on the matter, Castro said the current system—where LGUs are responsible for suspending classes—will remain in place for now.

“As of the moment, kung ano ‘yung nagiging sistema natin sa kasalukuyan — kung saan ang mga liderato ng mga LGU ang siyang nagbibigay ng kanilang utos o order kung merong mga suspensyon ng klase — ‘yun po muna ang mananatili,” she said.

Castro acknowledged that delays in communication sometimes hinder LGUs from making timely decisions, leading to difficulties for students and parents.

“Dapat po talaga mas mabilis, para hindi pa po nakakalabas ang mga bata at mga magulang. Hindi na po naiipit kung nagkaroon man ng baha o traffic,” she added.

She also noted that it will be up to the Department of Education to assess the use of online learning during typhoons to prevent disruptions in education due to frequent class suspensions.