MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) suspended on Monday, September 1, classes in all levels and government work in 17 areas due to persistent heavy rains.
The suspension order covers Metro Manila, Albay, Antique, Bulacan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Cavite, Laguna, Masbate, Negros Occidental, Northern Samar, Occidental Mindoro, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, and Sorsogon.
In its advisory, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported widespread downpour in several regions, prompting warnings of possible flooding in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan.
The suspension aims to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and government employees.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
Authorities urged residents in flood-prone and low-lying communities to take precautionary measures and remain alert for further advisories as rains are expected to continue., This news data comes from:http://www.gangzhifhm.com
- Marcos lauds Filipinos for role in nation building on National Heroes Day
- Duterte’s defense team outlines ICC strategy
- 102-year-old becomes oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
- Comelec upholds cancelation of Duterte Youth registration
- Former Bulacan district engineer admits going to casinos
- Konektadong Pinoy bill lapses into law
- Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan
- Van Gogh Museum 'could close' without more help from Dutch govt
- Marcos to attend UN meet in New York in Sept- Palace
- Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome
