(As of 9 a.m.) List of class suspensions due to 'Mario'

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MANILA, Philippines - Classes in Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon were suspended on Friday due to heavy rains caused by the combined effect of Tropical Storm Mario and the southwest monsoon.

As of 9 a.m. classes in all levels have been suspended in:

Metro Manila

Zambales

Bataan

Pampanga

Tarlac

Nueva Ecija

Bulacan

Rizal

Cavite

Laguna

Quezon including Polillo Island

Batangas

Mindoro provinces

Camarines Norte

Marinduque

Pangasinan

Weather bureau PAGASA has not included Metro Manila in areas placed under storm alert, but several streets around the capital region were flooded due to heavy rains.

PAGASA has also issued an orange rainfall warning, which means "flooding is imminent," for Metro Manila, Rizal and Laguna.

Yellow warning was issued for Cavite, Batangas and Quezon.

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