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, This news data comes from:http://771bg.com
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.
- Alice Guo faces new cases over POGO land
- Discaya companies' licenses revoked for bid-rigging
- Taiwan: China illegally deploying oil rigs in its waters
- Russian drone, missile attack kills 14, injured 48 in Kyiv
- President Marcos commits to boosting PH digital infrastructure
- Palace slams Discaya couple's denial in Film Heritage Building debacle
- Cusi charged over Malampaya deal
- South Korean President vows support to Koreans arrested in US immigration raid
- President Marcos launches HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic
- Palace hits Discayas over ‘misinformation’ on PH film center project
