Despite being affected by Typhoon Carina and Habagat, teachers and parents at Bagong Silangan Quezon City do a last-minute preparation of classrooms and attend orientation on Sunday, July 28, 2024, a day before the first day of School Year 2024-2025. DepEd said that over 1,000 schools in Metro Manila, Ilocos region, Central Luzon, and Soccsksargen region have opted to postpone the opening of classes. (MB Video by Noel B. Pabalate)