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.
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.gyglfs.com
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
- Hope dwindles for survivors days after deadly Afghan quake
- Sotto takes oath as Senate president
- PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
- Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattles Surigao del Sur
- Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim again
- PH to see ‘blood moon’ Sept. 7-8
- Tariffs, migration and cartels will top Rubio's talks in Mexico and Ecuador this week
- Open mic caught Xi, Putin discussing immortality
- Comelec completes ballot printing for Bangsamoro elections despite redistricting dispute
- Students, faculty file complaint against Universidad de Manila president
