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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas, This news data comes from:http://gyglfs.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.
- 1 of 2 suspects in Pasay robbery, rape arrested
- Duterte defense files more motions challenging ICC prosecutor
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
- Philippine forces deliver supplies and personnel to disputed South China Sea shoal despite tensions
- Israel ups pressure on Gaza City as Trump talks post-war plan
- 100K Pakistanis flee amid flood threat
- Mandela grandson says he will join Gaza aid boat
- Putin facing mounting pressure from the West
- Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
- DPWH engineer in bribery scandal placed under preventive suspension
