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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas, This news data comes from:http://epdia.redcanaco.com
- Nepali court: Hindu holy men's nudity not obscene
- Strikes across Gaza Strip kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide
- Lacson: Torre 'acted beyond his authority'
- Puno seeks probe of anomalous projects ‘funders’
- Gaza at 'breaking point,' says UN food agency chief after visit
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
- Choose Ombudsman with integrity, intelligence, insight – Cayetano
- Mexican drug lord faces life in prison after pleading guilty in US court
- 2 Marikina policemen accused of molestation
- Marcos mum on Magalong joining independent commission for DPWH probe
