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
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.
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., This news data comes from:http://gjnj-rrel-tlm-so.jyxingfa.com
- Lawyer seeks Duterte's return to Philippines, cites 'deteriorating health'
- President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
- Marcos: No personal issues with Villars
- ‘40% of Filipinos obese’
- Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
- Duterte lawyer cites former president's failing health, urges return to PH after ICC postpones hearing
- AFP: It would take more than a tugboat to tow BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal
- Marcos signs laws creating more court branches
- DOJ indicts Abra Mining for fraudulent trading
- Gasoline, diesel price hikes seen next week
