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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
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., This news data comes from:http://ymn-wyhe-khib-cxno.gyglfs.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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
- Gaps in healthcare services remain - study
- 100K Pakistanis flee amid flood threat
- Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan to have brownouts due to maintenance work
- 1 of 2 suspects in Pasay robbery, rape arrested
- Indonesia, US and allies launch joint military drills
- DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
- UN force in Lebanon slams Israeli drone attack on peacekeepers
- Palace slams Discaya couple's denial in Film Heritage Building debacle
- Duterte lawyers take aim at ICC prosecutor
- SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weather
