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., This news data comes from:http://771bg.com
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.
- House justice panel to probe US' extradition request for Quiboloy
- Duterte’s defense team outlines ICC strategy
- Makati distributes Blu Card cash aid
- Unnamed skeletons? US museum at center of ethical debate
- Read to reduce sentence, Uzbekistan tells prisoners
- Anutin elected as Thailand's new prime minister
- CBCP president urges Israel to stop military operations in Gaza
- Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 610 people and injures 1,300
- PH Army showcases disaster response capabilities before Thai defense officials
- VP Sara lauds Filipino heroes
